Behind Quinton de Kock’s retirement U-turn was a 2am phone call to South Africa coach

Quinton de Kock is set to make a comeback to South Africa’s white-ball cricket team for their upcoming tour of Pakistan, reversing his decision to retire from ODIs after the 2023 World Cup. South Africa’s wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock received a 2 am phone call from the South Africa coach, which led to his decision to come out of retirement. Following the call, De Kock expressed his willingness to return to the national team for the tour of Pakistan. His U-turn comes as a surprise to many fans who thought his retirement was final. The South African cricket team will surely benefit from the return of the talented player for the upcoming series.