Cricket South Africa has parted ways with the white-ball team's batting coach JP Duminy. This comes after the former team-mate resigned on Friday (December 6) following an agreement with the governing body.
Duminy was appointed as the head white-ball coach of the South African National Cricket Team in March 2023. He worked under head coach Rob Walter after the new era that came into Proteas cricket after the end of the era of Mark Boucher.
South Africa did well in white-ball cricket under JP Duminy
Under Duminy, South Africa did well in white-ball cricket. During his time at the helm, the Proteas reached the semi-finals of the 2023 ICC World Cup before losing to the side. Australia National Cricket Team in the knockout game.
Before joining South Africa, Duminy was the head coach of the SA20 side Paarl Royals and the domestic team Boland. There are chances that he will take the post. Recently, he was appointed as the head coach of Sharjah Warriorz in the International League T20 (ILT20).
His contribution to the growth and development of the batting department within the national white-ball setting has been invaluable – CSA on JP Duminy
Cricket South Africa released the official statement, confirming the development around Duminy. They highlighted the former player's contribution to the team and said:
“Cricket South Africa (CSA) announces that JP Duminy has resigned as white ball batting coach with immediate effect, following an agreement with CSA based on personal reasons.
“South African cricket legend JP Duminy has been a key member of the limited overs coaching staff since his appointment in March 2023. Valuable.”
CSA wishes JP Duminy all the best in his future endeavors and thanks him for his efforts
Cricket South Africa revealed while thanking Duminy for his contribution that they have started the process of appointing a new white-ball coach. The statement from the governing body said:
“CSA wishes Duminy all the best in his future endeavors and thanks him for his contribution to the Proteas Men's team during his tenure. to be announced in due course.”
Cricket South Africa (CSA) announces that JP Duminy has resigned as white ball batting coach with immediate effect, following an agreement with CSA based on personal reasons.
South African cricket great JP Duminy has been a key member of the… pic.twitter.com/D6menKH. isohgJk
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) December 6, 2024
Duminy has been an amazing servant to the South African National Cricket Team. He played for 11 long years and finished with 46 Tests, 199 ODIs and 81 T20Is. The southpaw scored 2103 runs in the longest format of the game, 5117 runs in ODIs and 1934 runs in the shortest format of the game.
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