Former South African cricketer JP Duminy has stepped down as the team’s white-ball batting coach ahead of the series against Pakistan scheduled between December 10 and January 7.
Duminy decided to step down for personal reasons, according to Cricket South Africa.
“Cricket South Africa (CSA) announces that JP Duminy has resigned as white-ball batting coach with immediate effect following a mutual agreement with the CSA based on personal reasons,” the organization said in an official statement.
The 40-year-old, appointed in March 2023, played a key role in South Africa’s run to the semi-finals of that year’s ODI World Cup.
In September 2024, the 40-year-old was also appointed head coach of Sharjah Warriorz in ILT20.
Following Duminy’s departure, the South African board has begun the search for his replacement as the series against Pakistan is set to begin next week.
The series includes three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests, crucial to the hosts’ preparation for the Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled for the February-March window.
If CSA is unable to find a new batting coach in time, they can turn to Imraan Khan, the team’s batting leader, to step in temporarily.
The T20I series between South Africa and Pakistan will be held on December 10, 13 and 14 at three venues: Durban, Centurion and Johannesburg respectively.
South Africa T20I squad against Pakistan:
Heinrich Klaasen (C), Ottneil Baartman, Matthew Breetzke*, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka*, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Nqaba Peter, Ryan Rickelton*, Tabraiz Shamsi**, Andile Simelane, and Rassie van der Dussen.
* – Matthew Breetzke, Kwena Maphaka and Ryan Rickelton will join the squad after completing their Test duties against Sri Lanka.
** – Tabraiz Shamsi’s involvement in the Global Super League in Guyana may impact his availability for the first T20I.
