Quinton de Kock's batting stats as Proteas skipper - it's not a pretty sight!

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Quinton de Kock's batting stats as Proteas skipper - it's not a pretty sight!

It goes without saying that wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock was a reluctant captain of the Proteas side.

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