Quinton De Kock born December 17, 1992, is a well-known South African cricket player.
Profile summary
| Full name | Quinton De Kock |
| Born | 17 December, 1992 |
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Gender | Male |
| Net worth | $11 million |
Early life and education
Quinton de Kock was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was raised in a household that was passionate about cricket, his mother was active in South African women’s cricket and his father was a player.
Quinton studied in Johannesburg at the King Edward VII School.
Parents and family
Ernest de Kock is Quinton de Kock’s father. Quinton doesn’t say much about his mother, thus we don’t know her name.
Career
In 2012, Quinton de Kock made his debut for the South African domestic team, the Lions. He was selected for the South African national team in all formats due to his outstanding performances. In a T20 encounter against New Zealand in 2012, De Kock made his debut for South Africa on the international front.
It was against the same opponent that he made his One Day International (ODI) debut a few months later. He is the fastest player in ODI cricket history to score 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, and 5,000 runs, among other records. He had great success as an opening pair with Hashim Amla, and the two of them became one of the most productive duos in ODI history.
Quinton De Kock is renowned for his aggressive game of strokes especially while playing limited-overs cricket, and for giving the team fast starts. Because of his ability to keep wicket, he is a valuable asset behind the stumps.
Personal life
In September 2016, De Kock tied the knot with his girlfriend, Sasha Hurly. In January 2022, they had a beautiful daughter.
Net worth
The estimated net worth of Quinton de Kock is $11 million.
Weight and height
Quinton is about 5’7” tall and weighs about 66 kg.