De Kock steps up as temporary South Africa captain

Regular skipper Faf du Plessis damaged his shoulder while attempting to make a catch during the third ODI against Sri Lanka and will be out of action for around six weeks

^{Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock will captain South Africa in two ODIs}

South Africa have appointed Quinton de Kock as interim one-day international captain following the injury sustained by regular skipper Faf du Plessis.

Du Plessis damaged his shoulder while attempting to make a catch during the third ODI against Sri Lanka and will be out of action for around six weeks.

De Kock will take charge of his country for the first time for the remaining two matches of the series, which are scheduled to take place in Kandy and Colombo this week. 

“I have always found Quinton to have a good cricket brain, he understands the game,” head coach Ottis Gibson said.

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“With Faf injured, it seems like a good opportunity and chance for him to show that side of his game as a leader for the next two games. He is someone who understands the game, he is constantly helping the captain on the field, he shows good leadership on the field even as a normal player. 

“It is about trying to grow the team and growing the leaders within the team,” he explained.

“Aiden captained against India and he is not currently in the team, he has had some struggles on this Sri Lanka tour so far. We thought we would have a look at Quinton for the next two games, which will give Aiden time to settle himself. He is a fine player and we are confident he will find form and there will be other opportunities for us to continue to grow that side of his leadership.” 

JP Duminy will take on the T20 captaincy for the one-off match against the Sri Lankans on August 14.