Outgoing Proteas limited-overs coach Rob Walter is reportedly among the candidates to become New Zealand’s limited-overs coach.
Cricket South Africa confirmed Walter’s resignation earlier this month. He was appointed in early 2023. His tenure will end on 30 April 2025.
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead resigned this week. Stead was the Test, ODI and T20I coach. New Zealand will likely split the head coach role into Test and limited-overs positions soon.
Walter lives in New Zealand – and was head coach of Otago and Central Stags in the country’s domestic cricket before joining the Proteas. He has also worked with New Zealand A.
“At the moment we haven’t any strong preference for either a split-coaching role or a sole appointment who covers all three formats, and we’re unlikely to be clearer on that until we see who is putting their name forward,” said New Zealand Cricket high performance officer Bryan Stronach.
“Advertising for the position, both in full and/or in part, will commence within the next week or so.”
South Africa reached the final of the T20 World Cup in 2024 – and the semi-finals of the 2023 Cricket World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy – during Walter’s tenure. South Africa played seven bilateral ODI series and lost three under Walter – and won one of eight T20I series.
“Coaching the Proteas has been an incredible honour, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together,” said Walter earlier this month.
“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.”