South Africa’s limited-overs skipper Temba Bavuma has put his weight behind wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock and said that it’s good to have the left-handed batsman back in the side. Quinton had earlier announced his retirement from the Tests.
“It is good to see Quinny again. We obviously miss him in the Test team. He has made his decision (to quit) and it is a decision that we respect. Having Quinny again within team is good. Knowing Quinny, he will have a point to prove,” Bavuma said during a virtual press conference.
“I am sure he is also as excited as we are, to be in the team,” added Bavuma.
India and South Africa are slated to lock horns with each other in a three-match ODI series beginning on Wednesday (January 19, 2022) in Paarl. The Proteas earlier clinched a win in the Test series 2-1. Talking about the opponents, Bavuma said that the Indian team is a tough opponent to play.
“In terms of India, it is a strong white ball team. The ODI squad they put out… we will give the respect they deserve as we do to any other team. We know it is going to be tough considering the Test series,” he said.