Graeme Smith Praises Quinton de Kock's Form Ahead of T20 World Cup
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News18•28-01-2026, 23:30
Graeme Smith Praises Quinton de Kock's Form Ahead of T20 World Cup
- •Former South African captain Graeme Smith expressed happiness with Quinton de Kock's performance in SA20 season four, where he topped the run-charts with 390 runs and was named 'Player of the Tournament'.
- •Smith highlighted de Kock's experience as crucial for the Proteas in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, especially given his instrumental role in the last T20 World Cup.
- •De Kock's recent T20I form has been mixed since reversing his limited-overs international retirement, scoring 187 runs in eight matches with two fifties.
- •Smith acknowledged the inexperience in the South African squad but noted that players like Tristan Stubbs and Dewald Brevis have significant experience in India through bilateral series and IPL.
- •The competitive environment for T20 World Cup selections, post-SA20, is seen as a positive, indicating many players are pushing for places.
Why It Matters: Quinton de Kock's SA20 form and experience are vital for South Africa's T20 World Cup hopes.
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