South Africa bring in De Kock as cover for ill Petersen

Port Elizabeth, South Africa: South Africa have called up wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock as cover for unwell opener Alviro Petersen on the eve of Thursday`s second test against Australia at St George`s Park.

Petersen has a viral infection and a decision on his fitness will be made on the morning of the match. The 21-year-old De Kock, who was handed a central contract by Cricket South Africa on Tuesday, has not played test cricket but is a rising talent in the one-day international side. Opening the batting, he scored centuries in three consecutive innings against India in December. If left-handed batsman De Kock is selected he will likely take over as wicketkeeper from AB de Villiers. Australia lead the three-test series 1-0.