Heinrich Klaasen drops a massive hint on Quinton de Kock's ODI retirement

Quinton de Kock to retire from ODIs after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

South Africa have shown a power-packed performance in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. They have scored some big totals and have been looking formidable despite facing an upset against Netherlands in Delhi. One of the prime reasons for their success is the in-form of Quinton de Kock. The left-hander has scored three hundreds in five games so far and has been in great touch.

He is also the highest run-scorer in the tournament. De Kock has scored 407 runs at an average and strike rate of 81.40 and 114.97, respectively. He recently smashed the second-highest score by a keeper in the World Cup with 174 off 140 balls against Bangladesh in Mumbai on Tuesday. It was his third hundred, and if he can carry on, he can break Rohit Sharma's record of five hundred in a single edition.

Quinton de Kock announces his ODI retirement ahead of the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Notably, this is the last time we are watching Quinton de Kock play in ODI cricket, as he announced before the start of the tournament that he would retire from 50-overs cricket after the conclusion of the tournament. It will be a huge setback for South Africa to lose a prolific run-scorer like him from the top. He is just 30 years old now, and it is early for a player to retire.

His ODI retirement decision came as a surprise to many, and according to Heinrich Klaasen, it will be hard to make a player turn his decision, but everyone is hoping that it will be a memorable tournament for him. Klaasen is another in-form star for Proteas, who has been at his blistering best in this tournament.

He said to broadcasters Star Sports, "It's going to be tough to convince Quinton de Kock not to retire. He has been phenomenal for us, and he has been great for South Africa over the years. It's sad to see him leave, but hopefully he will leave on a good note. He has been brilliant for us in the tournament." With the win against Bangladesh, South Africa have jumped to second place. They will now play their next game against Pakistan in Chennai on Friday.