Proteas limited-overs all-rounder JP Duminy will take the reins at the Cape Cobras during the Ram Slam T20 Challenge this season. The Cobras were captained by Dane Piedt over the past few months, but coach Ashwell Prince has gone for the experience of Duminy‚ who has captained the Proteas and the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League in the past. "JP’s numbers speak for themselves‚" said Prince. "I don’t need to add much. JP is the most successful South African batsman in this format. "He is one of the best T20 batsmen in the world." Duminy‚ who earlier in 2017 retired from Test cricket to focus on limited overs and to prolong his chances of playing at the World Cup in England in 2019‚ has represented Western Province since his school days. He will lead a team boasting talented and experienced campaigners such as Hashim Amla‚ Temba Bavuma‚ Vernon Philander and Dane Paterson in their mission to lay their hands on the trophy. He will also rely on players such as Richard Levi‚ ...
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