22/09/2025
❤️ Welcome Back Quinnie!
🏏 QUINTON DE K**K IS BACK! THE PROTEAS’ WHITE-BALL WIZARD RETURNS 💥
Cricket fans, hold onto your caps — Quinton de K**k is reversing his ODI retirement and rejoining the South African squad for T20Is too! The explosive left-hander, who stepped away after the 2023 World Cup heartbreak, is set to light up the November 2025 tour of Pakistan.
At 32, “Quinny” brings his signature flair back to the green and gold, just in time for the 2027 home ODI World Cup dream. 🇿🇦
➡️ WHY THIS FEELS LIKE A GAME-CHANGER
De K**k’s not just a batter; he’s a mindset. His aggressive opening fireworks and razor-sharp glovework have defined South Africa’s white-ball era. Since his 2013 debut, he’s smashed 6,770 ODI runs at a strike rate of 96.65 (21 centuries!) and 2,584 T20I runs at 138.33 SR. Post-retirement, he stayed lethal in the IPL, proving he’s sharper than ever — no rust here.
For a Proteas side in transition (with young guns like Tristan Stubbs mixing with vets like Kagiso Rabada), Quinny’s return means:
– Powerplay dominance: No more shaky starts — expect boundaries from ball one.
– Mentorship magic: Guiding the next gen toward that elusive white-ball trophy.
– Home WC hype: With 2027 on SA soil, this could be his redemption arc after near-misses in ’23 and ’24.
➡️ SQUAD BUZZ
He’ll open alongside Tony de Zorzi in ODIs (led by Matthew Breetzke) and T20Is (with David Miller at the helm), while Temba Bavuma is rested. Pakistan’s spin traps will test him, but if anyone thrives, it’s Quinny.
🔥 Protea Fans, this is the spark we’ve craved. Quinny’s return is more than a selection.
A Vintage de K**k could be the difference between more heartbreak and finally lifting that white-ball crown.
Who’s ready?
🎙️ Story by JustPlainSport.com
📷 by Cricket South Africa
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