New Delhi, May 14 -- South Africa wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock is set to rejoin the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders squad in Bengaluru on Thursday ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on May 17, according to ESPNcricinfo.

There was uncertainty over de Kock's involvement in the remainder of the tournament until Tuesday evening, but since he has confirmed his availability for the rest of the tournament, which will resume with Kolkata squaring off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

According to ESPNcricinfo, most overseas players, including left-arm quick Spencer Johnson, whose return to India was uncertain, have confirmed their availability. Last week, ...