Quinton de Kock will have a point to prove against India, says South Africa captain Temba Bavuma

Quinton de Kock had announced his retirement from the longest format of the game after the first Test of the series which India won. 

South Africa’s white-ball captain Temba Bavuma on Tuesday (January 18) said Quinton de Kock, after his sudden retirement from Test cricket, will have a point to prove in the three-match ODI series against India. The series start in Paarl on Wednesday (January 19).

“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 in response to a question on how was it like to have de Kock back in the team after the drama surrounding his retirement from Tests in the middle of the series against India.