Follow UsRob Walter, head coach of the South African men’s white-ball set-up, resigned from his position, and it will come into effect from April 30 onwards. The reason for his resignation is personal, as per the coach himself.
“Coaching the Proteas has been an incredible honour, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together,” Walter said in an official statement by Cricket South Africa.
“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,” he added.
After being appointed to the position, Walter successfully guided the team to their first-ever appearance in a World Cup final, where they narrowly missed out on the trophy, losing to India in the T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and the USA.
Apart from that, the Proteas also made it to the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup 2023 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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," he
So far, Walter's successor has not been named. However, whoever takes charge will have his task cut out as the Rainbow nation will host the ODI World Cup in 2027.