SA's Quinton de Kock says it will become difficult for players to participate in all three formats of cricket if more games continue to be added to the sport's packed schedule.
Cricket's busy calendar attracted criticism when England all-rounder Ben Stokes announced his retirement from one-day internationals this month.
“It's going to start being tough for players — three formats is a lot and it looks like more games are happening over the calendar,” De Kock said on Sunday, after England's third ODI against SA was abandoned due to rain meaning the series ended level at 1-1. “The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman announced his retirement from Test cricket in December, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Playing all formats will become tough, says De KockWicketkeeper-batsman says as one gets older the demands on the body need to be managed
Read more »
Gale-force De Kock stymied by the rain; series drawn | The CitizenThe left-hander played a couple of sumptuous cover-drives, but also showed a superb touch behind the wicket.
Read more »
WATCH: De Kock says multi-format cricketers' days numbered | The Citizen'It's going to start being tough for players -- three formats is a lot and it looks like more games are happening over the calendar.'
Read more »
De Kock pleased to score some runs after bouncing back from injury | The Citizen''I wanted to make sure I had a strong defence and put away the bad balls.'
Read more »
CRICKET INTERNATIONAL: Proteas and England share ODI spoils in the rain, despite De Kock blitzEngland and South Africa shared the One-Day International series 1-1 after the third and final match was rained out.
Read more »
Superb De Kock keeps thriving after Test cricket: 'He's one of the best in the world' | SportQuinton de Kock wouldn't be able to tell you if his retirement from Test cricket late last year has revitalised his international career because he simply 'hasn't really thought about it'. | Sport24news
Read more »