South Africa’s JP Duminy has announced his retirement from international cricket as the Proteas registered a brilliant win over Australia in the last league match of the ICC World Cup 2019. With this loss, Australia ended up second on the points table and will face England in the second semifinal on July 11.

Duminy had earlier announced retirement from ODI cricket before the start of the World Cup, but had planned to continue in the T20 format keeping an eye on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 to be played in Australia.

Addressing media at Old Trafford, though, Duminy revealed that he had settled on the decision to completely stop all international cricket in the build-up to the Australia game. "I've been considering it for the last couple of months and I've made the decision that this will be the last. I went into the game with the guys knowing that this would be my last one,” said Duminy.

He further added, "There is a big relief and also an appreciation for an amazing 15 years of international cricket. I'm absolutely blessed to have played with so many great cricketers and special humans over the years. It's been a disappointing tournament, but the last week that we had together was really enjoyable."

Duminy ends his career with 46 Tests at an average of 32.85, 199 ODIs at 36.81 and 81 T20Is at 38.68 to his name. "A team man," he said when asked how he wanted to be remembered.

Duminy signed off by saying, "Whatever the team required was my mindset. Personal accolades are great, but whatever the team needed at any time was always my main focus. I hope that my team-mates saw that and it's something I will be remembered for. The numbers that I have produced are not going to go up against some of the best, and that's okay with me. I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity and experience I have had. it's not about the numbers you produce ... it's about the person you are."

(sport24.co.za inputs)