Quinton de Kock is on the cover of the latest edition of SA Cricket magazine, which is now on sale in leading retail outlets.
It’s been a successful second half of the year for the Proteas. A series victory against New Zealand was backed up by a 5-0 ODI hammering of Australia, before beating the Aussies in Tests Down Under for the third time in a row. De Kock’s explosive run-scoring across the formats has been the constant over this scintillating period, and perhaps it’s a bit overdue that he’s cracked the nod for the cover.
After becoming the fastest to 10 ODI centuries against England earlier in the year, the 24-year-old proceeded to blast 178 against the Baggy Greens which set the tone for the whitewash. His form continued in Australia, which prompted high-profile names in the game to draw comparisons between him and legendary wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist.
Our secondary feature is Andile Phehlukwayo, who arguably shone the brightest in the 5-0 hammering, rising above the pressure to be the leading wicket-taker in the series, as well as a match-winning 42 not out in Durban. An injury has threatened his chances of playing against Sri Lanka at the beginning of the year, but he’s set for a long and successful career.
Also in the new issue:
– Dinesh Chandimal on his torrid journey to the top and his side’s chances against the Proteas.
– Skipper debate: Faf du Plessis has taken the reins over AB de Villiers. Do you agree?
– What next for Morne Morkel after 10 years of dedicated Proteas service?
– We chatted to Imran Tahir on ‘that’ incident involving David Warner in the fifth ODI.
– Adopting the Big Bash League model could be the way to go for the CSA T20 Challenge.
– 18-year-old Wiaan Mulder has blown the Sunfoil Series away for the Lions.
– Sune Luus has had a remarkable year for the Proteas Women and was named in the ICC Team of the Year.
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