lass="">Former South African cricketer JP Duminy has stepped down from his role as the team's white-ball batting coach ahead of the series against Pakistan, scheduled between December 10 and January 7.
lass="">Duminy decided to quit his position due to personal reasons, according to Cricket South Africa.
lass="">“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,” said the organization in an official statement.
lass="">The 40-year-old, who was appointed in March 2023, played a key role in South Africa's run to the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup that year.
lass="">In September 2024, the 40-year-old was also named head coach of the Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20.
lass="">Following Duminy's departure, the South African board has begun the search for his replacement, as the series against Pakistan is set to start next week.
lass="">The series includes three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests, which are crucial for the hosts' preparations for the Champions Trophy 2025, slated for the February-March window.
lass="">If CSA fails to find a new batting coach in time, they may turn to Imraan Khan, the team's batting lead, to step in temporarily.
lass="">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:
lass="">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.
lass="">* - Matthew Breetzke, Kwena Maphaka, and Ryan Rickelton will join the squad after completing their Test duties against Sri Lanka.
lass="">** - Tabraiz Shamsi's involvement in the ongoing Global Super League in Guyana may impact his availability for the first T20I.