Proteas limited-overs coach Rob Walter resigned this week.
Walter’s tenure will end on 30 April 2025. He started the job in early 2023.
“Coaching the Proteas has been an incredible honour, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together,” said Walter.
“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.”
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.
CSA director of national teams and high performance Enoch Nkwe added: “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.”
Walter debuted 14 ODI players, including batsmen Tristan Stubbs and Ryan Rickelton, and 13 T20I players, including fast bowler Kwena Maphaka, in two years.
CSA chief executive officer Pholetsi Moseki concluded: “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.”
Walter’s successor “will be announced in due course,” according to CSA. Test coach Shukri Conrad is still employed by CSA.