JP Duminy steps down as South Africa's white-ball batting coach citing personal reasons

Former South African batter JP Duminy has stepped down as the national white-ball batting coach, citing personal reasons. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed the development, stating that Duminy's exit was based on a mutual agreement effective immediately.

The 40-year-old was appointed South Africa's white-ball batting coach in March 2023 and was a part of Rob Walter's coaching staff. During his stint with the national team, the Proteas reached the semifinals of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Duminy, however, had to leave the white-ball squad ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup due to personal reasons.

An official statement from CSA on Friday, December 6, confirmed the development. The CSA statement read:

“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.

"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.

Earlier, the former cricketer also served as the head coach of the SA20 franchise Paarl Royals and the domestic side Boland. In September 2024, Duminy was appointed head coach of Sharjah Warriorz in the International League T20 (ILT20).

Meanwhile, CSA has stated that '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'. However, with South Africa's white-ball series against Pakistan starting next week, the Proteas could go in for a part-time arrangement.

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About JP Duminy

A fine left-handed batter during his playing days, Duminy represented South Africa in 46 Tests, 199 ODIs and 81 T20Is between 2004 and 2019. He scored 2,103 runs in 46 Tests at an average of 32.85 and 5,117 runs in 199 one-dayers at an average of 36.81.

The southpaw also played 81 T20Is, scoring 1,934 runs at an average of 38.68 and a strike rate of 126.24. He was a handy off-spinner who claimed 132 international scalps, with a best of 4-16.