DE KOCK IN, RYAN OUT

THE Proteas opted to go with the experienced Quinton de Kock and David Miller instead of young guns Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs for the T20 World Cup in India next month.

- BY ONGAMA GCWABE

LEFT BEHIND: Ryan Rickelton

Many would have seen this coming, even Rickelton himself.

When De Kock announced his return to international cricket, it was only a matter of time for Rickelton to find himself behind in the pecking order.

De Kock coming back and showing form meant that Rickelton’s days in the national set up were numbered.