South Africa Cricket News: Test cricket season continues. On one side, the Border Gavaskar Trophy series is being played between India and Australia. Red ball cricket is also being played between the teams of England and New Zealand. At the same time, the Sri Lankan team is on a tour of South Africa, where Test cricket is being played. Meanwhile, big news came from South African cricket that former South African cricketer JP Duminy has resigned from the post of national white-ball batting coach citing personal reasons. Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed their decision in an official statement.
Official statement from the board
CSA said in an official statement, 'Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced that JP Duminy has resigned from the position of white-ball batting coach with immediate effect following mutual consent with CSA on personal grounds. .' Duminy was appointed as part of Rob Walter's coaching staff in March 2023, marking the beginning of a new era for South African cricket following the departure of Mark Boucher. His tenure coincided with South Africa's strong performance at the 2023 ODI World Cup, where the team reached the semi-finals.
Has been head coach of many teams
However, Duminy's contribution was briefly interrupted earlier this year when he was left out of the white-ball squad for similar personal reasons ahead of the T20 World Cup in June. Before joining the national team, Duminy had a successful stint as the head coach of SA20 team Paarl Royals and domestic team Boland. He was also recently appointed the head coach of Sharjah Warriors in the International League T20 (IL T20) in September 2024. However, it is uncertain whether Duminy will continue coaching in the near future.
CSA will now start the process of finding Duminy's replacement. However, with South Africa's upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan starting next week, it is unlikely that a full-time candidate will be appointed in time. The Pakistan series, which will begin with three T20Is followed by three ODIs, will serve as important preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
One of South Africa's most accomplished cricketers, Duminy brought a lot of experience and tactical knowledge to his role. Although his departure has left a void in the white-ball setup, his contributions during his brief tenure, especially during the ODI World Cup campaign, have left a positive impression on the team. Duminy has played 46 Tests, 199 ODIs and 81 T20 matches for South Africa between 2004 and 2019.
with agency input
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