AB de to quit keeping

[sourab10forever]

AB de Villiers has conceded long-term back issues could force him to give up wicketkeeping in Tests, as he has done in limited-overs cricket. De Villiers was unable to keep in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle because of a hamstring niggle and though he has recovered, he is unlikely to keep in the second Test as well. "In the last game I had that hammy issue. That's sort of recovered, but my back's always been an issue," de Villiers said. "It's difficult to take on the gloves, especially keeping in mind that I haven't kept for six or seven months now. So, with that injury and a two-day turnaround after the day off yesterday, for me to get into shape with my gloves on would be a little bit unfair with my back." It means Quinton de Kock, who took eight catches, had one stumping, and scored his maiden Test half-century in Galle, can be assured of his place in the XI at the SSC. With South Africa unlikely to change their batting line-up Stiaan van Zyl, who topped last season's first-class run charts, will have to wait his turn. All of that remains fluid, though, because de Villiers is unsure of his plans, except to say that if he keeps again he will only do so only if fully fit. "I'd still like to think that I'm a wicketkeeping-batsman and whatever the team wants me to do, I'll do that," he said. "But we'd have to manage it really well so that I don't come into a series having not kept for five or six months. I have to come prepared to a series without any niggles." http://www.espncricinfo.com/sri-lanka-v-south-africa-2014/content/story/763145.html

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AB de villiers ....fileding as a keeper stats--- http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/player/44936.html?class=1;template=results;type=fielding

[AmreekanDesi]

I dont know why he even tried it in the first place De kock is a competent enough batsman. And AB is that great a batsman that he deserves to put his full attention to batting. Just like Sanga is given that luxury for the past 5 or so years. Also... I feel especially in limited overs cricket, De Villers is such a great fielder that its better to play him on the outfield at point or cover. Saves around 20 runs each match at that position