Aiden Markram appointed South Africa's T20I captain, JP Duminy named permanent white-ball batting coach

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday appointed Aiden Markram has the new T20I captain of the Proteas men's team. The board also appointed former all-rounder JP Duminy as the permanent white-ball batting coach of South Africa's senior men's cricket team.

Markram's double promotion

Notably, the right-hand batter was recently appointed as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) ahead of IPL 2023.

"The 28-year-old takes over from Temba Bavuma, who stepped down as T20I captain last month. Markram has a wealth of leadership experience having previously led South Africa at Under-19 level earlier in his career and also captained at provincial and franchise level as well. Most recently, he lead Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the inaugural Betway SA20 title," CSA said in a statement.

Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe commented, “I would like to congratulate Aiden on his appointment as captain of the Proteas T20I team. Leadership is extremely familiar to him having successfully led on so many levels. He is a player that inspires confidence and he has all the qualities to succeed in the role. We have no doubt will help take South Africa to the next level.

“At the same time, we would like to thank Temba for filling the position so aptly over the past two years. He has done a commendable job during this period and now has a new role to fulfil within the national set-up.”

Markram's T20I career

The Centurion-born cricketer has played 31 T20I matches till date and scored 879 runs at an average of 38.21 and a strike rate of 147.73. He has nine fifties to his name in the format.

South Africa name white-ball coaching staff

JP Duminy has been appointed the full-time white-ball batting coach. The 38-year-old recently coached the Paarl Royals in the SA20 league and the Paarl Rocks provincial team this season. He also enjoyed a prosperous playing career for South Africa, having played 280 limited-over matches across the two formats, during which time he became the third leading run-scorer in T20Is for South Africa.

"Former Proteas all-rounder and Western Province stalwart, Rory Kleinveldt joins the white-ball tour as the bowling coach, along with DP World Lions head coach Wandile Gwavu, who will take charge of the fielding. The permanent bowling and fielding coaches will be announced at a later date," the statement from CSA added.

South Africa T20I squad vs West Indies

Aiden Markram (captain), Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs

Further, the squad for the 3-match ODI series against West Indies has also been announced. Several core white-ball players have been rested for the first and second ODIs and will return for the third match. Pacers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje have also been given a much-needed break for the series. Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton are the four players in line to receive their maiden ODI caps. Temba Bavuma will continue to captain in the 50-over format.

South Africa squad for 1st and 2nd ODI vs West Indies

Temba Bavuma (captain), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Phehlukwayo,Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der Dussen

South Africa squad for 3rd ODI vs West Indies

Temba Bavuma (captain), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen , Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Wayne Parnell, Andile Phehlukwayo,Tristan Stubbs, Lizaad Williams, Rassie van der Dussen