De Kock made his Test debut for South Africa soon after and scored modestly in his first outing, making seven and 34 across two innings. Despite the subdued start, his role in the national Test side became more prominent over time.

Test Centuries and International Milestones

In January 2016, during a home Test series against England, De Kock was recalled to the national team for the second Test, taking over from AB de Villiers as the wicket-keeper. Though he failed to make a significant impact initially, he was again selected for the fourth and final Test, where he scored his maiden Test century—an unbeaten 129 batting at number seven.

That same year, De Kock reached the milestone of 10 ODI centuries in just his 55th match, making him the fastest batsman at the time to achieve this feat. His consistent run-scoring ability and skill behind the stumps strengthened his position in the South African team.

Personal Life and Recognition

In September 2016, De Kock married his long-time partner, Sasha de Kock (née Hurly), in a private ceremony. The couple had been together for four years prior to their wedding. At 24 years of age, De Kock was widely regarded as one of the top wicket-keeper batsmen in international cricket, often drawing comparisons to former Australian great Adam Gilchrist.

Although precise figures on his wealth vary, estimates in 2017 suggested that De Kock experienced significant financial growth, bolstered by his IPL earnings and central contracts with Cricket South Africa. However, claims of a $52 million net worth appear to be exaggerated and are not supported by reliable sources.