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Former South African cricketer JP Duminy has stepped down from his position because the nationwide white-ball batting coach, citing private causes. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed his resolution in an official assertion, saying that Duminy’s departure was primarily based on a mutual settlement efficient instantly. “Cricket South Africa (CSA) proclaims that JP Duminy has stepped down from his position because the white-ball batting coach with instant impact, following a mutual settlement with CSA primarily based on private causes,” mentioned CSA in an official assertion.
Duminy was appointed in March 2023 as a part of Rob Walter’s teaching employees, marking a brand new period for South African cricket following Mark Boucher’s departure. His tenure coincided with South Africa’s sturdy exhibiting within the 2023 ODI World Cup, the place the crew reached the semifinals. Nonetheless, Duminy’s contributions have been briefly interrupted earlier this 12 months when he needed to depart the white-ball squad forward of the T20 World Cup in June for related private causes.
Earlier than becoming a member of the nationwide crew, Duminy had a profitable stint as head coach of the SA20 facet 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. Nonetheless, it stays unsure if Duminy will proceed teaching within the instant future.
CSA will now start the method of figuring out a alternative for Duminy. Nonetheless, with South Africa’s upcoming white-ball sequence towards Pakistan beginning subsequent week, it’s unlikely a full-time candidate will likely 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, considered one of South Africa’s most achieved cricketers, introduced a wealth of expertise and tactical information to his position. Whereas his departure leaves a spot within the white-ball setup, his contributions throughout his transient tenure, notably through the ODI World Cup marketing campaign, have left a constructive mark on the crew.
Duminy performed 46 Checks, 199 ODIs and 81 T20Is for South Africa between 2004 and 2019.
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