Cricket
De Kock out for 3rd ODI in Kimberley─── 11:15 Wed, 01 Feb 2023
Quinton de Kock - Cricinfo
Proteas wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock was not considered for selection for the third One-Day International against England as a precaution after sustaining an injury to his right thumb during the second ODI at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.
De Kock injured his right thumb whilst keeping wicket and immediately left the field. Subsequent x-rays cleared him from serious injury, and he did return to open the batting in South Africa’s innings.
The 30-year-old was only available as a batter for Wednesday’s match after he was advised by the medical team that keeping wicket and fielding could aggravate the injury.
The selectors have subsequently opted not to take any risks and rest De Kock altogether.
