South Africa’s batting coach takes a MASSIVE step in IMMEDIATE effect amidst 2nd Test against Sri Lanka
Cricket South Africa has announced the information about releasing JP Duminy from his role with immediate effect as the white-ball coach. Duminy stepped down from his position on December 6, which was the result of a mutual agreement with the governing body.
In March 2023, Duminy was appointed as the head coach for the white-ball team, as he was working under head coach Rob Walter. His appointment was the marker for the beginning of a new time period for South Africa as he came in after Mark Boucher got departed. As the governing body confirmed the news, Cricket South Africa released an official statement.
“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,” the statement read.
“JP Duminy, a stalwart of South African cricket, has been a key member of the limited-overs coaching staff since his appointment in March 2023. His contributions to the growth and development of the batting department within the national white-ball setup have been invaluable,” the statement added.
“CSA wishes Duminy all the best in his future endeavors and thanks him for his contributions to the Proteas Men’s team during his tenure. A process to identify a suitable replacement is currently underway, and the appointment of a new white-ball batting coach will be announced in due course,” the statement concluded.
Before he got assigned with the national team, Duminy served as the head coach of the SA20 side Paarl Royals, along with the domestic side Boland.
Cricket South Africa will now undergo the process of finding a replacement for Duminy soon, even though it may not be possible to appoint a particular replacement in time for the upcoming series against Pakistan.
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