[2] Under Jennings, South Africa played four Test series, losing to India and England before beating Zimbabwe and the West Indies.

Late in 2008 Jennings took over as head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore, a team in the Indian Premier League owned by the business tycoon Vijay Mallya.

Jennings brought the team together by making Anil Kumble the captain of the side for the second edition of the IPL that was to start in South Africa.

Under Jennings, Royal Challengers Bangalore had success and made it to the finals of the league facing Deccan Chargers in 2009.

Jennings has a son named Keaton, who has represented Durham, Lancashire County Cricket Club, and the England Test side, scoring 112 on debut against India in Mumbai on 8 December 2016.