Rob Walter resigns as Proteas white-ball coach
Cricket South Africa on Tuesday announced the resignation of the Proteas white-ball head coach Rob Walter.
CSA said Walter’s resignation was due to personal reasons.
Walter, who has held the position since March 2023, made history by leading the national team to their first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final in 2024, where they finished as runners-up to India in Barbados.
A record run of eight consecutive wins underpinned the campaign.
His tenure also saw the 50-over side reach the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
During his time at the helm, Walter oversaw the national side in 36 One-Day Internationals and 31 T20 Internationals, winning series against the Netherlands, Australia, Ireland, and Pakistan.
His final assignment was the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where he led the Proteas to another semi-final appearance, this time against New Zealand in Lahore in March.
“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.”
Director of National Teams and High-Performance Enoch Nkwe said: “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.”
A successor will be announced in due course.
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