Quinton de Kock is still part of the Proteas squad in the United Arab Emirates, according to a Cricket South Africa (CSA) statement.
De Kock and the team management were involved in meetings on Wednesday to reach some form of consensus after the Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman withdrew from the national team’s T20 World Cup clash against the West Indies after CSA instructed the team to take a collective knee prior to the start of the match.
De Kock was expected to release a statement last night , but it wasn’t available yet at the time of going to print.
It is understood that his primary gripe is the fact that Cricket SA’s board dictated their intentions just moments before the start.
A statement released by Proteas media liaison Sipokazi Sokanyile reads: “I can confirm that he is still very much a part of the Proteas team and has not been sent home as some reports have incorrectly stated.
“There is no update on Quinton de Kock as yet. His statement is being finalised and will be shared as soon as possible.”
CSA chief Lawson Naidoo speaking to IOL Sport on Wednesday also confirmed that De Kock is still in the UAE and that the board will await the outcome of the meetings before a decision will be made.
The remainder of the Proteas squad enjoyed a round of golf, which is allowed under the bio-secure regulations in the UAE, yesterday after recording an impressive first victory over the West Indies on Tuesday to get their World Cup campaign under way.