South Africa wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock will return to ODI cricket in a stunning comeback after two years, as he was included in the Proteas 50-over team for the Pakistan tour in October 2025. The dashing left-handed batter had announced his retirement from ODI cricket following the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup in India, but will now feature in his first 50-over game since his retirement. The 32-year-old de Kock was one of South Africa's top ODI scorers over the past decade, having scored more than 6,700 runs with 21 centuries, ranking joint-third most for the Proteas. His comeback brings experience and power into South Africa's limited-overs ranks. Multi-Captain Strategy for South Africa With Temba Bavuma, the regular captain, being ruled out of the longer formats, South Africa has released three separate captains for the all-format Pakistan tour. Aiden Markram will be the Test captain as the Proteas begin their World Test Championship title defence with a two-match series against Pakistan from October 12 to 24 in Lahore and Rawalpindi. David Miller will lead the T20I team, with Matthew Breetzke appointed as the ODI captain. Also, Donovan Ferreira will captain South Africa in the T20I against Namibia on October 11 in Windhoek. Also Read | Shameful Pakistan TV Clip Suggests Stopping India Match by 'Firing Bullets' South Africa squads for Pakistan tour South Africa Test squad vs Pakistan: Aiden Markram (c), David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj*, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne. (*Second Test only.) South Africa T20I squad vs Pakistan: David Miller (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Lizaad Williams. South Africa ODI squad vs Pakistan: Matthew Breetzke (c), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Sinethemba Qeshile. Significance of the return of de Kock De Kock's return brings the stability at the stumps that the Proteas have lacked and adds depth to the batting line-up in 50-over cricket. His return should serve to increase South Africa's prospects during their Pakistan tour, a tough assignment with both Tests and limited-overs. Cricket fans and experts are keen to observe de Kock's transition after a two-year absence. This Pakistan tour is a pivotal time for South Africa as they look to retain their WTC crown and gain momentum across formats with a blend of veteran players such as de Kock and youthful guns in the team.