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Former South Africa fast-bowling legend Allan Donald has joined the Joburg Super Kings coaching setup ahead of the upcoming SA20 season. Allan Donald is among the latest appointments made by the Joburg Super Kings ahead of the upcoming season.
Donald has been named as their new bowling coach. The 59-year-old will bring his vast international and franchise cricket experience to the franchise as they aim to win their first-ever SA20 title in 2027. Earlier, Australia end Temba Bavuma’s historic unbeaten run with Durban Test victory.
Joburg Super Kings name Allan Donald as bowling coach for SA20 2027
Allan Donald has been appointed as the bowling coach of the Joburg Super Kings ahead of the SA20 2027. The Proteas legend replaced Eric Simons at the JSK camp. Donald will now work alongside Albie Morkel, who has taken over as head coach after Stephen Fleming stepped down recently.
Announcing Donald’s arrival, the JSK posted on Instagram: “Joburg Super Kings announce Allan Donald as the team’s bowling coach, bringing his wealth of experience and expertise to the squad ahead of the new season. Welcome to the den, Allan Donald!”
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Allan Donald brings huge coaching experience to Joburg Super Kings
Simons and Fleming are now part of the England coaching staff. Since retiring from cricket in 2004, Donald has built an impressive coaching career, working with international teams such as Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa, and Bangladesh.
He has also coached several domestic and franchise teams, including Warwickshire, Kent, the Mountaineers, the Pune Warriors, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. Donald also worked as a bowling coach with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
Back in 2012, he joined Pune Warriors India as their bowling coach before being promoted to head coach for the following season. His experience across international teams, domestic cricket, and franchise leagues makes the former South African coach a valuable addition to the Joburg Super Kings.
JSK brings in experienced fielding coach and physio for SA20 2027
Apart from Allan Donald’s appointment as the bowling coach, Joburg Super Kings have also added two big names into their coaching team head of the SA20 2027.
Former wicketkeeper-batter Pierre de Bruyn has been appointed as Joburg Super Kings' new fielding coach, reuniting with Morkel. Pierre and Morkel have previously worked together with the Titans and Namibia. Amid this, MS Dhoni to play in IPL 2027? CSK CEO gives a direct answer.
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On the other hand, Evan Speechly will take over as the team's new physiotherapist, replacing Tommy Simsek. The franchise stated, “Welcome to Joburg, Evan Speechly! A veteran sports physio with over 35 years of experience, Speechly joins the Super Kings for an exciting new chapter.”
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Well, the fifth season of SA20 will get underway on January 17, 2027, in Gqeberha, with the final scheduled in Cape Town on February 21. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) and the Pretoria Capitals (PC) will face each other in the season opener at St. George’s Park.
Joburg Super Kings aim for maiden SA20 title
Donald now has the big task of helping Joburg Super Kings improve their bowling attack and fight for their maiden SA20 trophy next year. The franchise has already strengthened its squad at the recent auction by signing several experienced international and domestic players.
Their new signings include former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, Jason Rowles, Dayyan Galiem, Kieron Pollard, Blessing Muzarabani, and Andries Gous. Now, JSK must be hoping that their new look team will help the team win the championship next season.
