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[sfa82]

He is certainly a great talent for the Proteas. He has the ability to hit boundaries and does it with such ease. I think he hit the most sixes in the domestic T20 competition last year. He complements Amla well as an opening partnership and with ABDV coming in later, the batting line-up looks good.

His bat looks huge

[mk_chappo]

Is it just me or does his bat look rather large 

I guess that is not your average Purist bat. Probably weighs about 2.7 !

[mo_town]

Ignoring the fact that he has tormented India, he sure is an awesome talent. I think he style of playing will suit better in the longer format.

That bat sure is lovely!! But doesnt look like a Purist profile to me..

[mo_town]

I guess that is not your average Purist bat. Probably weighs about 2.7 !

2.7 for such a big looking bat!!

[Gerry SA]

Quinton de Kock is a fantastic talent.

But before he gets a Test cap, he's got to sort out his defensive play.

He's been earmarked to open against Australia in the Test series in February.

de Kock's bat come down at an angle and will be exposed against bowlers like Harris or Johnson.

He's in great form and a couple of big scores for his franchise will really up the pressure on Alviro and Duminy.

[Cys1]

De Kock def deserves a spot in the Test Squad. Think it might not be a bad idea to get him to keep in Test matches and take that burden off AB as well. Don't think De Kock should open in Test Cricket yet, I'd slot him in at 7 to start off with.
I also think selectors should be looking at Stiaan Van Zyl, a very classy Left Hander that has been doing very well domestically this season. This guy can bat and will play for SA soon as well.
Petersen is struggling so they will probably give him one more go with Elgar as his replacement should he not perform.

[Gerry SA]

De Kock def deserves a spot in the Test Squad. Think it might not be a bad idea to get him to keep in Test matches and take that burden off AB as well. Don't think De Kock should open in Test Cricket yet, I'd slot him in at 7 to start off with.
I also think selectors should be looking at Stiaan Van Zyl, a very classy Left Hander that has been doing very well domestically this season. This guy can bat and will play for SA soon as well.
Petersen is struggling so they will probably give him one more go with Elgar as his replacement should he not perform.

Riley Roussow is the one I'm looking to step it up.

Fantastic player.

[123*]

Gerry, have you heard of a lad called Brandon Scullard?

[Gerry SA]

Gerry, have you heard of a lad called Brandon Scullard?

Yes mate young fast bowler.

He's from Durban. He's a good bowler at provincial level. He's done well for KwaZulu-Natal 50 odd wickets at 23.

In limited opportunities for Dolphins he's struggled a but. But he's still only 22 so he's got time on his side.

[Vic Nicholas]

That young fast bowler Hendricks looks like he could be a star.

Average of 20 with the ball after 40 FC matches is pretty good going.

[123*]

Yes mate young fast bowler.

He's from Durban. He's a good bowler at provincial level. He's done well for KwaZulu-Natal 50 odd wickets at 23.

In limited opportunities for Dolphins he's struggled a but. But he's still only 22 so he's got time on his side.

Do you rate him? Have you seen him live?

[DanBess13]

De Kock will definitely replace AB de villers when takes over as Captain when Graeme Smith retires

[03jaworf]

he's a definitely a brilliant young talent, enjoy watching him bat, especially the ease with which he hits boundaries.

[DanBess13]

Yeah South Africa are lucky to have him and he's young as well

[cricketbadger]

I'd have thought they'd bring him into the side now Kallis has retired, take the gloves from AB who is pretty poor with them lets be honest. Let AB concentrate on his batting and bat maybe a spot higher, let De Kock ease his way in at 6 or 7 where there is less pressure on his batting. Seems logical to me, however I'm not fully aware of any batsmen waiting in the wings for SA so not sure who else they'd replace Kallis with