South African wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock is in a race against time to be fit for the coveted 2015 Cricket World Cup following his injury to ankle ligament during the first Test against the West Indies in Pretoria.
The usual recovery period for such an injury is six to 12 weeks, putting in doubt his participation in the forthcoming World Cup, which kick starts on February 14, Sport24 reported.
Though AB de Villiers set to take the gloves for the second Test in Port Elizabeth, Kock's absence would be keenly felt, the report added.
Swashbuckling batsman has made six centuries and four fifties in 35 innings at an average of 43.58 for the Proteas.
South Africa emerged victorious in the first Test by an innings and 220 runs on Saturday.