South Africa's Quinton de Kock reverses ODI retirement for Pakistan tour

Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from one-day international (ODI) cricket and been recalled to South Africa's ODI and T20 squads for their upcoming tour of Pakistan. He had retired from ODIs after the 2023 World Cup and from Test cricket in 2021 but remained active in T20 leagues and international T20s until the 2024 T20 World Cup final. De Kock's return is seen as a significant boost to South African cricket ahead of major tournaments, including the T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup, which South Africa will co-host. The Proteas' white-ball squads feature a mix of experienced players and new faces, with new captains appointed for the series due to some players being rested. De Kock is one of South Africa's leading white-ball batsmen, with 21 ODI centuries and substantial contributions as a wicketkeeper. The recall follows ongoing discussions with Cricket South Africa and aims to strengthen the team for upcoming international fixtures.