Delhi: Former South African fast bowler Allan Donald has been appointed as the bowling coach by SA20 franchise Joburg Super Kings. The franchise confirmed this on Tuesday, October 13. 59-year-old Donald will now work with the team's new head coach Albie Morkel. Morkel replaces Stephen Fleming, who stepped down after the 2026 season.

Joburg Super Kings have not yet won the SA20 title.

In such a situation, with Donald's experience the team will hope to strengthen its bowling and win the trophy for the first time.

Coaching journey started from 2007

Allan Donald has vast experience in international cricket and coaching. He worked as a temporary bowling consultant for the England cricket team in 2007. After this, in 2008 he joined the coaching staff of Warwickshire.

Donald became the bowling coach of the New Zealand team during the 2011 ODI World Cup. In July the same year, he made it to the South African coaching staff led by Gary Kirsten and was appointed the team's bowling coach.

He held this responsibility till the 2015 ODI World Cup.

Alan Donald has also coached in IPL

Donald's experience is not limited to international cricket only. He has also played the role of bowling coach with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In 2012, he joined Pune Warriors India. In the next season, he was made the head coach of the team. After this he also worked with England's county team Kent.

Donald also took charge as the pace bowling coach of the Bangladesh national team. He continued in this role till the 2022 T20 World Cup. His experience can prove to be very useful for the fast bowlers of Joburg Super Kings.

Will be eyeing to win SA20 title for the first time

Joburg Super Kings have included many big names in their team in the recently held auction. The franchise bought players like Faf du Plessis, Wiaan Mulder, Jason Rawls, Dayan Ghaliam, Kieron Pollard, Blessing Muzarabani and Andries Gaus.

Now the pair of Allan Donald and Albie Morkel will have the responsibility of improving the team's bowling and overall performance.

The franchise will try to perform strongly in the upcoming season and win the SA20 trophy for the first time.