CRICKET NEWS - Proteas stalwart JP Duminy has pulled the plug on a substantial part of his cricket career by formally retiring from first-class cricket and, therefore, test cricket.
The left-handed batsman and offspinner will continue to play both formats of limited overs cricket and hopes to extend his white-ball career with the Cobras, Proteas, Cape Town Knight Riders and the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL should he remain contracted to them.
“It has been a privilege and an honour top play 46 test matches and 108 first-class games for the Cobras,” Duminy said, “although I hardly consider my career to be over. It is an experience that cannot be replaced and one I will always cherish.
"Test cricket has always been the pinnacle and I’ve been fortunate enough to experience some memorable highlights with the Proteas and also in first-class matches with the WSB Cape Cobras.
"In recent years I have been privileged to be a senior member and custodian of a special team environment and culture which has made me very proud,” Duminy said.
“In the years ahead, my focus will be placed on attaining limited-overs cricket success for South Africa and the Cobras, along with attending to my young family, who have been incredibly supportive and understanding.
"I will however not be lost to first-class cricket; I have offered my services to the Cobras and the coaching staff as a mentor/consultant and will be involved as they see fit.”
