JOHANNESBURG: South African international JP Duminy announced his retirement from Test match and first class cricket on Saturday.
The 33-year-old left-handed batsman and part-time right-arm off-spinner will continue to play in limited overs cricket both domestically and internationally, he said in a statement sent by Cricket South Africa.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the privilege and opportunity to represent my country in 46 Tests and the WSB Cape Cobras in 108 first-class matches overs the past 16 years,” said Duminy.
“It is an experience that cannot be replaced and one I will always cherish.”
Duminy hit six Test centuries during his career and he’s planning on adding to his four in one day internationals before fully hanging up his bat.
“In the years ahead, my focus will be placed on attaining limited-overs cricket success for South Africa and the WSB Cape Cobras, along with attending to my young family, who have been incredibly supportive and understanding,” he added.
Cricket: JP Duminy retires from Test and first class matches
Cricket: JP Duminy retires from Test and first class matches
Sabalenka, Swiatek withdraw from WTA 1000 event in Dubai
- Aryna Sabalenka has not played since losing the Australian Open final to Elena Rybakina last month
- Iga Swiatek was in action this week in Doha but failed in her bid for a fourth Qatar Open title
PARIS: Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, the world’s top two players, have both pulled out of next week’s WTA 1000 event in Dubai, tournament organizers announced.
Sabalenka has not played since losing the Australian Open final to Elena Rybakina last month.
“I’m really sorry I have to withdraw from Dubai,” said the Belarusian in a statement released by organizers on Friday.
“I have such a special connection with the tournament, the fans and the city. Unfortunately, I am not feeling 100 percent. But I hope to be back next year and wish the tournament a great event.”
Swiatek was in action this week in Doha but failed in her bid for a fourth Qatar Open title, losing to Maria Sakkari in the quarter-finals.
“I am sorry to announce that I will not be playing Dubai this year due to a change of schedule,” said the six-time Grand Slam champion.
The first round in Dubai gets under way on Sunday.
