South Africa’s star player de Kock accepted, it is difficult for the player to play in all three formats

Leeds: South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock feels it will be tough for players to play in all three formats in the future. Also, despite many former cricketers doubting its existence, he has described the future of ODIs as good.

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De Kock scored an unbeaten 92 before the third ODI against England at Headingley on Sunday was called off due to rain. He retired from his Test career after the first Test against India at Centurion last year before going on paternity leave.

Since Ben Stokes’ ODI retirement, the players’ workload

Since the ODI retirement of Ben Stokes, the players’ workload and hectic cricketing schedule have been a hot topic of debate in the cricketing world. After the match, de Kock said, “It is starting to become difficult for the players to play in the three formats. There seems to be too many matches taking place. Players need to decide individually and if they feel they can play in all three formats, it will be better. But people need to take the decision in their own hands. For me, I am happy where I am.

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De Kock also expressed hope that South Africa gets to play more 50-over cricket

De Kock also expressed hope that South Africa gets to play more 50-over cricket and said he wants to win the ODI World Cup for the Proteas, an opportunity for which will come in India next year.

Kock admitted that playing in ODIs and T20s has not diminished since his retirement from Test cricket, as after playing in South Africa’s white-ball series against Bangladesh, de Kock played for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022. Went to play

He also came to India to play for the Proteas for five T20Is and is now in England for the ODI and T20I series. De Kock is scheduled to feature in The Hundred, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) before returning for South Africa’s short tour of India and the T20 World Cup in Australia.