South African cricket has been rocked by the sudden resignation of Rob Walter, who will step down as head coach of the national limited-overs teams at the end of April, Cape {town} Etc reports.
‘Coaching the Proteas has been an incredible honour, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together,’ said Walter.
Under his leadership, South Africa reached the semi-finals of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, finished as runners-up in the 2024 T20 World Cup, and exited at the same stage in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Walter’s impact was widely praised, particularly for the team’s resurgence on the global stage.
‘The players, support staff, and the South African cricketing community have been fantastic throughout this journey. While it’s time for me to step away, I have no doubt that the team will continue to grow and reach even greater heights,’ Walter added.
CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe, acknowledged the coach’s influence, saying, ‘Rob has done an immense job for South African cricket over the past two years. It is also important to recognise Rob’s commitment to expanding the talent pool across both formats. While in charge, he ensured that emerging players had the opportunity to develop and make their mark at the highest level, which will be critical for the future of the Proteas.
‘We have a busy period of white-ball cricket over the next two years as we build towards the Cricket World Cup on home soil. His successor will continue to work towards that 50-over World Cup campaign, along with next year’s T20 World Cup.’
CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki echoed the sentiment, emphasising Walter’s role in restoring faith in South African cricket.
‘Rob played a significant role in the rebuilding of the Proteas brand on the international stage. During his two years in charge, we have witnessed a significant increase in faith in South African cricket, largely due to the team’s performance. His professionalism and work ethic have been exemplary, and he will undoubtedly be missed. On behalf of Cricket South Africa, we wish him all the success in the future,’ said Moseki.
Walter’s successor ‘will be announced in due course’, according to CSA, with Test coach Shukri Conrad still in the organisation.
The Proteas are now preparing for a packed schedule, including an all-format tour to Zimbabwe in July, a T20 tri-series against New Zealand, and major series against Australia and England later in the year.
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