South African legend cricketer JP Duminy announce his retirement from Test cricket

South Africa batsman JP Duminy will be seen on a cricket field only in colourfull clothing after he announced his retirement from Test and first-class cricket with immediate effect on Friday.

Speaking to Media, Duminy outlined his future plans.

“I certainly know that my playing career is far from over, and my hope is that with the backing of Cricket South Africa, the WSB Cape Cobras, teammates, family, friends and supporters, I will be given the opportunity to continue to give my very best to the sport that I love dearly,” he said.

“But after a 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 over the last 16 years.”

Duminy has been one of the senior players in the Proteas Test squad in recent times after making his debut back in 2008 against Australia.

However, the left-handed batsman will continue to play the limited overs cricket for the South African and the Cobras.

Duminy’s last Test was the series opener against England at Lord’s earlier this year, when the Proteas were defeated by 211 runs.