Boucher, who has been in charge of the team since December 2019, led South Africa to 11 Test wins, including a memorable 2-1 home series victory against India in January this year. The team is currently second in the ICC World Test Championship table.
According to a CSA statement, Boucher has resigned “in order to pursue other opportunities in line with his future career and personal objectives”. ESPNcricinfo understands that this may include a role as head coach of MI Cape Town, in the new SA20 competition.
CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki said: “We would like to thank Mark for the time and effort he has invested in South African cricket as the Head Coach over the past three years. He has helped navigate us through some rough waters following the departures of so many senior players through retirement and has helped lay some strong foundations for the next generation of Proteas.
“We are extremely grateful to him for the work he has done and would like to wish him well with the next chapter of his career.”
Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe added: “We are deeply saddened by Mark’s decision to leave us but we also understand and respect his wishes. He is a Proteas legend and has done so much for the game in our country, both on the field and over the last three years off it, which we highly appreciate.
“He has built a sound platform for South Africa to flourish in all three formats and I’m sure we will see the results of that at the T20 World Cup next month. He has a settled squad already, one that is growing in confidence, and we look forward to watching them in their important series in India before they head to Australia.”
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Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo’s South Africa correspondent
Source: ESPN Crickinfo