South Africa call-up de Kock as cover for unwell Petersen

Port Elizabeth: South Africa have called up wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock as cover for unwell opener Alviro Petersen on the eve of Thursday’s second test against Australia at St George’s Park. Petersen has a viral infection and a decision on his fitness will be made on the morning of the match. [caption id=“attachment_1400037” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Quinton de Kock could make his Test debut of Alviro Petersen does not recover. AFP[/caption] The 21-year-old De Kock, who was handed a central contract by Cricket South Africa on Tuesday, has not played test cricket but is a rising talent in the one-day international side. Opening the batting, he scored centuries in three consecutive innings against India in December. If left-handed batsman De Kock is selected he will likely take over as wicketkeeper from AB de Villiers. Australia lead the three-test series 1-0. Reuters