De Kock to miss part of India Test series on paternity leave

South Africa's wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock is set to miss the third Test against India starting from January 11 in Cape Town to attend the birth of his first child.

According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, said that de Kock's wife Sasha is expected to give birth in early January, and could possibly miss the second Test as might have to leave early due to the bio-bubble restrictions.

South Africa's selection convener Victor Mpitsang said that de Kock is expected to miss the last Test.

South Africa are due to host India in a three-match Test series beginning December 26 at Centurion while the second Test will begin on January 3 in Johannesburg.