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Former South African cricketer JP Duminy has stepped down from his function because the nationwide white-ball batting coach, citing private causes. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed his determination in an official assertion, asserting that Duminy’s departure was primarily based on a mutual settlement efficient instantly. “Cricket South Africa (CSA) announces that JP Duminy has stepped down from his role as the white-ball batting coach with immediate effect, following a mutual agreement with CSA based on personal reasons,” stated CSA in an official assertion.
Duminy was appointed in March 2023 as a part of Rob Walter’s teaching workers, marking a brand new period for South African cricket following Mark Boucher’s departure. His tenure coincided with South Africa’s robust exhibiting within the 2023 ODI World Cup, the place the crew reached the semifinals. Nevertheless, Duminy’s contributions have been briefly interrupted earlier this 12 months when he needed to go away the white-ball squad forward of the T20 World Cup in June for comparable private causes.
Earlier than becoming a member of the nationwide crew, Duminy had a profitable stint as head coach of the SA20 aspect Paarl Royals and the home crew Boland. He was additionally not too long ago appointed head coach of the Sharjah Warriorz within the Worldwide League T20 (ILT20) in September 2024. Nevertheless, it stays unsure if Duminy will proceed teaching within the instant future.
CSA will now start the method of figuring out a substitute for Duminy. Nevertheless, with South Africa’s upcoming white-ball sequence in opposition to Pakistan beginning subsequent week, it’s unlikely a full-time candidate might be in place in time. The Pakistan sequence, which kicks off with three T20Is adopted by three ODIs, will function essential preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Duminy, certainly one of South Africa’s most completed cricketers, introduced a wealth of expertise and tactical information to his function. Whereas his departure leaves a spot within the white-ball setup, his contributions throughout his temporary tenure, notably in the course of the ODI World Cup marketing campaign, have left a optimistic mark on the crew.
Duminy performed 46 Exams, 199 ODIs and 81 T20Is for South Africa between 2004 and 2019.
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