Duminy also done with ODIs after World Cup

JP Duminy, will bid farewell to the Newlands faithful when he makes his final home ODI appearance in the fifth match against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

The 34-year-old left-hander will retire from the 50-over format after the World Cup in the UK later this year, but will continue to be available for the Proteas in T20 International cricket.

Duminy, who announced his retirement from Test and First-Class cricket in 2017 to put more focus on his white-ball cricket, feels “the time is right” to close this chapter of his international career.

Saturday’s match will be a fitting farewell for a respected and admired servant of the game in front of the avid local fans and at a place he calls home.

“The last few months on the sidelines have given me an opportunity to re-assess my career going forward and to plot some goals I’d like to achieve in the future,” he said.

“While a decision like this is never easy, I also feel that it is the right time for me to pass on the baton. I will still be available to play international and domestic T20 cricket, but would also like to invest more time towards my growing family, who are my number one priority.

“I have been privileged to live out my dream playing a sport I love, and I am forever grateful for the support I have received from my team mates, coaches, family, friends and fans throughout the years.”

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