Quinton De Kock Credits a ‘No Baggage’ Mindset for His Strong Comeback

Quinton de Kock credits a ‘No Baggage’ mindset for his strong comeback

Quinton de Kock seems to have found another gear since his return to cricket and the South African attributed the new-found freedom in his batting to a mind without any “baggage.” De Kock decided to come in from the cold in October 2025 during a T20I match against Namibia after retiring from Tests and ODIs, while his future in the shortest format was also unknown after staying away from it since the T20 World Cup final in 2024. “I don’t think I’…

De Kock, Bairstow blast Sunrisers to victory

Quinton de Kock and Jonny Bairstow propelled the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to a 10-wicket win over the Pretoria Capitals at Centurion on Monday. It propelled Tristan Stubbs’ side back to the top of the table with 17 points. Needing 177 to win, De Kock (79* off 41 balls; five fours, six sixes) and Bairstow (85* off 44 balls; eight fours, six sixes) were in a rampant mood as they dispatched the Capitals’ bowlers to all parts of Centurion. De Kock dom…