Allan Donald quits Proteas

14 April 2015 - 12:24 By Times LIVE
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A file photo of South Africa bowling coach Allan Donald gives Dale Steyn a few tips during the national cricket team's training session at Supersport Park, Pretoria.
A file photo of South Africa bowling coach Allan Donald gives Dale Steyn a few tips during the national cricket team's training session at Supersport Park, Pretoria.
Image: LEE WARREN/GALLO IMAGES

Cricket South Africa (CSA) accepts and respect bowling coach Allan Donald’s decision to quit the Proteas set up.

CSA chief executive Haroon Lorgat on Tuesday thanked the former fast bowler “for his valuable guidance and contributions made to the national players over the past four years.”

“Allan was and always will be a stalwart in South Africa having served his country with distinction both on and off the field,” commented Lorgat on a statement released on the CSA official website.

“He brought great knowledge and international experience to the Proteas set up and we wish him well in his future endeavours.”

“It’s never easy to lose a legend from your ranks but we respect Allan’s decision in the knowledge that we will seek his involvement in our cricket programmes in the future,” added Lorgat.

Donald was appointed in June 2011 as part of Gary Kirsten’s management team and continued in the role under Russell Domingo from August 2013.

The 48 year-old says it is “the right time to move on” and thanked the players, coaches and Cricket South Africa for their support over the years.

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