Try GOLD - Free
De Kock reveals rekindled passion for Proteas
The Mercury
|November 10, 2025
JUST on 14 months ago Rob Walter was stumped.
The former Proteas white-ball coach was left exasperated after facing yet another question on Quinton de Kock’s international future.
“I don't know, to be dead honest. For the next little while, there will be no conversations between myself and Quinny as to whether he wants to play for South Africa again,’ Walter said. “I’ve left the door open for him to approach me if and when he wants to do that. That might never happen”
At that stage, De Kock had officially retired from ODI’s but was in limbo about his future availability in the T20 format for the national team.
De Kock never contacted Walter, who has since left the Proteas to continue his coaching journey with New Zealand’s Black Caps, but did eventually call Walter’s successor Shukri Conrad.
For someone that plays his cricket based on instinct and had previously shocked everyone with his career-decisions, De Kock was showing a newfound maturity as it came after much deliberation.
This story is from the November 10, 2025 edition of The Mercury.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Mercury
The Mercury
Still breaking out? The grown-up’s guide to navigating hormonal acne
IT FEELS a bit like a cosmic joke, doesn’t it? You spend your teenage years waiting to “outgrow” breakouts, only to find yourself years later (perhaps even at 50), navigating the same stubborn jawline spots.
2 mins
February 02, 2026
The Mercury
Sesko stunner seals thrilling triumph
MANCHESTER United interim manager Michael Carrick extended his perfect start as Benjamin Seko's stoppage-time strike sealed a pulsating 3-2 win over Fulham yesterday.
2 mins
February 02, 2026
The Mercury
Tragic accidents in KZN claim 17 lives
KWAZULU-NATAL police are investigating two separate mass casualty crashes that claimed the lives of 17 individuals, igniting concern regarding road safety in the province.
2 mins
February 02, 2026
The Mercury
Grobler sees red as Sekhukhune down the Rockets
BRADLEY Grobler was hero-turned-villain as Sekhukhune United registered their maiden goal and victory of the year in their fourth match back after the Africa Cup of Nations-induced break in the Betway Premiership.
1 mins
February 02, 2026
The Mercury
What the new merger thresholds mean for industry
THE Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) recently published a draft amendment to the Determination of Merger Thresholds.
2 mins
February 02, 2026
The Mercury
Cardoso confident African fate will have positive outcome
MAMELODI Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso remains convinced that their CAF Champions League campaign will only be settled in the final round of group matches, despite pressure mounting after defeat in Kigali.
2 mins
February 02, 2026
The Mercury
Johannesburg’s lessons: Governance and active citizenship for a better future
JOHANNESBURG was imagined into existence long before it was governed.
4 mins
February 02, 2026
The Mercury
Ouaddou: Pirates coach unfazed by rivals in three-horse title race
ABDESLAM Ouaddou is not a coach easily rattled. So convinced is he by his tactical blueprint and the environment he has built at Orlando Pirates that the progress of their rivals barely registers on his radar.
2 mins
February 02, 2026
The Mercury
Ackermann hails 'emotional' Lions rout
JOHAN Ackermann said he had a hunch that his team was on the verge of clicking, but had no idea that a 52-17 demolition of the Lions was on the cards.
2 mins
February 02, 2026
The Mercury
Southern Palladium advances Bengwenyama project amid share price volatility
SOUTHERN Palladium's share price slid a whopping 7.5% on Friday even though it reported \"strong progress\" across the feasibility study of the Bengwenyama platinum project and early mine planning workstreams, while regulatory milestones were advanced.
2 mins
February 02, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size