Woolmer has agreed to help Kenya, Namibia, Holland and Canada prepare for next year's World Cup in South Africa and would like Donald to work alongside him.

Donald is still hoping to play for South Africa in the tournament, but Woolmer believes he could combine the two.

"I've already asked him to make himself available for all four countries. He's going to come back to me, but I've told him that we'd very much like to use him to coach the fast bowlers.

"I'm not asking him to coach every day of the year - he could still play for South Africa and coach," said Woolmer.

"A bowler of his stature would be of tremendous value. I'd like to use him as early as June/July this year, but we have to fit in with his programme."

Former South African all-rounder Mike Procter hailed Donald as "one of the all time great fast bowlers".

Procter, currently a selector for the national side, said Donald's willingness to battle on despite a series of injury problems showed that he was a consummate team player.

"He has such a big heart that he wanted to keep going and keep trying for the team."

Procter added: "It was nevr just a question of raw pace with him, he was very much a thinker's fast bowler.

"He had very good control and he could pick up the conditions very well and understand a batsman's strengths and weaknesses."