JP Duminy has retired from Test cricket with immediate effect. Duminy played 46 Tests from December 2008 to July 2017, scored six centuries, bowled occasional offspin to claim 42 wickets and will finish with a batting average of 32.85.
He was dropped from the starting XI after the Lord's Test in July - the first of a four-match series - sent home from the tour after the second match and opted out of the opening round of first-class matches, which starts on Tuesday, heightening speculation his long-form career was over. On Saturday, Duminy released a statement confirming his intention to focus on limited-overs cricket in future.
"After long and careful deliberation, I have decided to retire from first-class and Test match cricket with immediate effect. I have thoroughly enjoyed the privilege and opportunity to represent my country in 46 Tests and the Cape Cobras in 108 first-class matches overs the past 16 years. 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 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's statement read. "In the years ahead, my focus will be placed on attaining limited-overs cricket success for South Africa and the Cape Cobras, along with attending to my young family, who have been incredibly supportive and understanding."
