Allan Donald appointed Joburg Super Kings bowling coach

The Joburg Super Kings have appointed former South African fast bowler Allan Donald as their bowling coach for the SA20 2027 season. Donald, 59, succeeds Eric Simons, who is moving to join Stephen Fleming’s coaching staff in England.

Donald will work under head coach Albie Morkel as the franchise prepares for the tournament, which is scheduled to run from January 17 to February 21, 2027. Donald brings extensive international and franchise experience, having previously held coaching or consultancy roles with the national teams of England, New Zealand, and South Africa, as well as stints with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and various IPL teams including Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Pune Warriors India.

Ahead of the upcoming season, the Joburg Super Kings have retained a core group of players including Faf du Plessis, Wiaan Mulder, Kieron Pollard, and Blessing Muzarabani. The franchise is seeking its first SA20 title after finishing fourth in both the 2025 and 2026 seasons.