T20 World Cup 2022: Cricket Board of South Africa has now clarified the end of the head coach stint post of Mark Boucher. After the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2022, the current head coach of South Africa will be departing from this role. The former wicketkeeper-batter will play his role in this team for the last time till the T20 World Cup 2022.
Mark Boucher has taken the head coach role in the team in 2019 amidst controversy in the country. After the retirement of several key players from the team, South Africa was struggling. Especially, they are falling apart in the traditional format, and then Mark Boucher took the team under his watchful eyes. In the current cycle of the World Test Championship, South Africa is standing in second place on the points table.
Confirming his departure, CSA chief executive, Pholetsi Moseki expressed his gratitude to the players for his service. He acknowledged his work and wished him a brighter future. Moseki mentioned his importance in the team as he has navigated a few young players who bring serious potential. He has built the foundation for the future of South African cricket.
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The Director of Cricket, CSA, Enoch Nkwe has expressed that it is very disappointing to see him leaving his place. But after all, he understood his decision and expressed respect for his decision. He piled praises for the former wicketkeeper-batter for his impeccable service to the South African team. He called him legendary Protean for his contributions in this game as a player and coach. Their South African team has the potential to grab the title of T20 World Cup 2022 in the next month.