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'I Was Pretty Shocked': Elgar Opens Up About De Kock's Retirement
South Africa captain Dean Elgar admitted that wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock's sudden retirement from Test cricket left him shocked but insisted it won't affect his teammates ahead of an important second Test against India starting from Monday at the Wanderers.
The 29-year-old de Kock announced his retirement from Test cricket South Africa lost the first Test to India by 113 runs at SuperSport Park on Thursday. "I was pretty shocked. But sitting down with Quinny (de Kock), he explained his reasons and I respect and fully understand his decision," said Elgar in the pre-match virtual press conference on Sunday.
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