![Quinton de Kock is back in SA squad [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1758530393092_QDK_SA.jpg?type=hq)
Quinton de Kock is back in SA squad [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X]
In a significant development, veteran batter Quinton de Kock has made an unexpected comeback into the South African white-ball squads for the upcoming Pakistan tour after reversing his ODI retirement decision. On the other hand, Temba Bavuma has been sidelined from the Test series due to injury, with Aiden Markram replacing him as the captain.
De Kock back; No Bavuma in Tests for Pakistan tour
It's worth mentioning that Quinton de Kock bid adieu to ODI cricket after the 2023 World Cup on Indian soil. The experienced campaigner played his final game for South Africa when the Proteas faced India in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in Barbados.
Considering De Kock's potential and experience, his return has certainly boosted the South African ODI side ahead of the Pakistan tour. Meanwhile, regular captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the Test series due to the calf strain he sustained during the recently concluded England tour.
Major highlights from South Africa squads for Pakistan tour
- Temba Bavuma misses out, Aiden Markram to lead the Proteas in Tests.
- Quinton de Kock is back in white-ball squads after reversing ODI retirement.
- Simon Harmer is back in South Africa's Test squad despite not playing a red-ball game since March 2023. Keshav Maharaj will only be available for the second Test as he's recovering from an injury.
- David Miller will lead South Africa's T20I team, while youngster Matthew Breetzke will captain the ODI side.
South Africa's Test squad for Pakistan tour
Aiden Markram (captain), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj (second Test only), Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne
South Africa's ODI squad for Pakistan tour
Matthew Breetzke (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile
South Africa's T20I squad for Pakistan tour
David Miller (capt), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams
South Africa tour of Pakistan 2025 schedule
South Africa will face Pakistan in two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is.
- 1st Test: October 12-16, Lahore
- 2nd Test: October 20-24, Rawalpindi
- 1st T20I: October 28, Rawalpindi
- 2nd T20I: October 31, Lahore
- 3rd T20I: November 1, Lahore
- 1st ODI: November 4, Faisalabad
- 2nd ODI: November 6, Faisalabad
- 3rd ODI: November 8, Faisalabad
.jpg?type=mq "Haris Rauf mocks Indian fans")
