Archive · 13 Dec 2025
De Kock Returns with Renewed Hunger for South Africa
Quinton de Kock is a South African cricketer who took a break from international cricket after the 2023 World Cup.
He felt he was losing his motivation and needed a new challenge.
After some time away, he realized how much he missed playing and decided to come back.
He played a great match against India, scoring 90 runs in just 46 balls.
De Kock says he feels fitter and more energized than ever.
He enjoys playing to win and wants to continue playing for as long as he can.
He has played in many Test matches and believes playing all formats helps cricketers have longer careers.
Quinton de Kock returned to international cricket with renewed energy and hunger to win games for South Africa.
He scored 90 off 46 balls in the second T20I against India, showcasing his renewed purpose.
De Kock had retired from ODIs after the 2023 World Cup and had not played T20Is since the 2024 T20 World Cup final until October.
He felt he was losing his motivation due to the grind of international cricket and needed a break to rekindle his love for the sport.
De Kock has played 54 Test matches and scored close to 5000 runs, proving his versatility in all formats.
- Who
- Quinton de Kock, a 32-year-old South African cricketer
- What
- Returned to international cricket with renewed energy and hunger to win
- When
- Retired from ODIs after the 2023 World Cup, returned to T20Is in October 2024
- Where
- South Africa
- Why
- To rekindle his love for the sport and prolong his career
- Player
- Quinton de Kock
- Age
- 32
- Recent Performance
- 90 off 46 balls in the second T20I against India
- Retirement from ODIs
- After the 2023 World Cup
- Last T20I Before Return
- 2024 T20 World Cup final
- Return to T20Is
- October 2024
- Test Matches Played
- 54
- Test Runs
- Close to 5000
