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Quinton de Kock says the team is trying to find a way to stop the collapses. Image: Muzi Ntombela / BackpagePix
South Africa coach Mark Boucher said Wednesday that Quinton de Kock He will not remain as captain of the test after the current Pakistan tour concludes.
The 28-year-old was appointed on a temporary basis in October last year until a permanent candidate could be found.
“When we return, we have a little time before our next series of tests so that we can sit down and make a good, solid decision on who can replace him and relieve him of that burden,” Boucher said in a virtual press conference before the second. test against Pakistan starting in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
“We will try to get the best of him.”
South Africa has struggled to appoint a test captain after the retirement of AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla and once Faf du Plessis left the captaincy in February last year.
De Kock, who is a patron in all three formats, led South Africa to a 2-0 home series victory over Sri Lanka before losing Test 1 to Pakistan in Karachi last month.
“It’s been tough for Quinny. If you’re not scoring runs, he stands out, especially if you’re a captain,” added Boucher.
“We are not that hard on Quinny in this environment. We know that he is a quality player and there is a good inning around the corner for him.”
“He’s been given the added burden of being a captain and that can be difficult and something he’s not used to.”
South Africa can look forward to De Kock’s replacement as captain, as Cricket Australia canceled its home series against Australia next month due to the coronavirus pandemic earlier this week.
