“Quinton de Kock is a possibility for us in the last game, depending on the medical committee”

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South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock might make his international comeback during the fifth ODI against the West Indies on January 28 in Centurion.

De Kock has been out of action since he tore a ligament in his ankle on December 19, which was the third day of the first Test against the West Indies in Centurion.

South Africa head coach Russell Domingo also revealed that captain AB de Villiers will not don the keeping gloves in the last two ODIs since the team management want to limit his workload ahead of the World Cup.

“Morne van Wyk will keep in the next game and Quinton de Kock is a possibility for us in the last game, depending on the medical committee,” Domingo said.

While many pundits and former players are concerned about batsman Farhaan Behardien’s form with the bat, Domingo does not believe that he is lacking match practice since he played in the Twenty20 series against the West Indies and in the ODI series against Australia last November.

“I wouldn’t say his form is a concern,” Domingo said. “He got a 60 in his last innings in Australia and he batted well; he has been the leading run scorer in domestic cricket before too.

“I always thought Farhaan is a big match temperament player – under pressure he performs very well. I’ve got no concerns at the moment.”

Domingo also noted that he is pleased the Proteas already hold an unassailable 3-0 lead heading into the last two ODIs, but added that it would be good to whitewash the West Indies to gain that extra bit of confidence ahead of the World Cup.

“You can never take series wins for granted. We are pretty happy with where we are at the moment,” Domingo said. “Form is important. You’d rather go there having won than having lost.”