Joburg Super Kings officially announced the appointment of former South African fast bowler Allan Donald as their new bowling coach on Tuesday, October 13. The 59-year-old joins the coaching setup led by head coach Albie Morkel, who recently transitioned into the role following the departure of Stephen Fleming after the 2026 season. Donald is expected to leverage his extensive international and domestic pedigree to help the franchise secure its first SA20 trophy. Who was appointed head coach, taking over from Stephen Fleming who stepped down post the 2026 season, the 59-year-old will work alongside compatriot Albie Morkel.
Donald’s coaching journey spans nearly two decades, beginning in 2007 when he served as a temporary bowling consultant for England. His resume includes a stint with Warwickshire in 2008 and a role with the New Zealand side during the 2011 World Cup. Shortly thereafter, he joined Gary Kirsten’s staff as South Africa’s bowling coach, a tenure that lasted until the 2015 World Cup. Throughout his career, he has also contributed his expertise to IPL franchises such as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the former Pune Warriors India, where he eventually transitioned into a head coaching position.
Beyond his IPL experience, Donald coached at Kent and served as the pace bowling coach for the Bangladesh national team until the 2022 T20 World Cup. He now turns his attention to the Joburg Super Kings, who have bolstered their squad with recent auction signings including Faf du Plessis, Wiaan Mulder, Jason Rowles, Dayyan Galiem, Kieron Pollard, Blessing Muzarabani, and Andries Gous.
