Quinton de Kock
Cricketer and South Africa captain
Born
December 17th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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A prominent cricketer from South Africa, this player has excelled as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Making his international debut in 2012, significant contributions were made in all formats of the game. Achievements include leading the national team in various series and tournaments. Notable performances occurred during the ICC Cricket World Cup and the T20 Festival. This athlete has been influential in franchise cricket as well, participating in leagues such as the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Scored over 5,000 runs in ODIs
Captained South Africa in T20 internationals
Played for franchises like IPL's Sunrisers Hyderabad
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