Seniors like myself, Faf, Miller need to guide youngsters: De Dock

South Africa captain Quinton de Kock urged senior members of his team to own up responsibility as well as guide youngsters during three-match ODI series against India starting here on Thursday. De Kock said former captain Faf du Plessis' comeback after being rested for Australia series, will hold visitors in a good stead in upcoming ODIs. "Obviously, Faf (du Plessis) has comeback. He plays a big role for us from leadership point of view. He is here to help out younger guys in team. He adds a lot of value for us. He also kws he has lot of value to give to this team. His experience will be a big help for us in this series," De Kock said on eve of first ODI here on Wednesday. "We understand that we are coming here with quite an inexperienced side in se conditions but it's important Faf, me, David Miller to help out se guys around, lead way. Pass on our kwledge to youngsters."

'Seniors like myself, Faf, Miller need to guide youngsters'

Du Plessis was rested for ODI series against South Africa at home which Proteas won 3-0.

"He (Du Plessis) was given a chance to have a break. It's been a long season so I think it was important to let him put his feet up for a while, just re-organise his thoughts."

re is substitute of experience and Proteas skipper is glad to get his senior-most pro back in side.

"Just glad to have him back with us. We are undecided where he is going to bat at moment but we will come up with decision later," de Kock said.

Proteas skipper said visitors are brimming with confidence coming into tour after drubbing Australia back home. "India is an unbelievable team, y have got great balance, but I am sure we are also coming here with a lot of confidence," De Kock said. De Kock said left-arm seamer Beuren Hendricks has recovered from his illness and is available for selection but batsman Temba Bavuma is uncertain as he is yet to fully recover from hamstring injury. "Beuran was unfortunately ill back in South Africa but he is back up for selection. Temba we will find out today but I don't think he will be ready, I am t sure," he said.

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