South African cricket coach (born 1975)
Rob Alun Walter (born 16 September 1975, in Johannesburg , South Africa) is a South African cricket coach, currently in charge of the New Zealand national team .[ 1] [ 2]
He was the head coach of South Africa in the One Day International and Twenty20 International formats from January 2023 until 30 April 2025.[ 3] [ 4]
In June 2025, he became head coach of the New Zealand team across all formats, succeeding Gary Stead .[ 5] [ 6]
Early life
Walter was born in Johannesburg on 16 September 1975.[ 7]
Career
Walter served as the Proteas' strength, conditioning, and fielding coach from 2009 to 2013.[ 8] [ 9]
In 2013, Walter was appointed as the head coach of Titans .[ 9] [ 10] assistant coach with the Pune Warriors and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League .[ 1] [ 8] New Zealand to coach the Otago Volts for five years, leading them to two finals.[ 8] [ 11]
In April 2021, Walter joined the Central Stags .[ 11] [ 12] international cricket with New Zealand A in 2022.[ 8] [ 13]
In April 2025, Walter resigned from his position effective 30 April 2025.[ 14]
In June 2025, New Zealand Cricket announced Walter's appointment as head coach of New Zealand , with a contract running to November 2028.[ 5]
References
^ a b Pretorius, Wade (16 March 2023). "New Proteas limited overs coach Rob Walter dreaming big" . The South African . Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 . ^ Mjikeliso, Sibusiso (16 January 2023). " . News24 Sport Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 . ^ Tshwaku, Khanyiso (21 January 2023). " . News24 Sport Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 . ^ Adams, Zaahier (5 July 2023). "Playing for your country remains a privilege - Proteas coach Rob Walter" . IOL . Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023 . ^ a b "Walter lands BLACKCAPS Head Coach role" . New Zealand Cricket . Retrieved 6 June 2025 .^ "NZ appoint Walter as head coach for all formats" . BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 June 2025 .^ "Rob Walter Profile - Cricket Player South Africa | Stats, Records, Video" . ESPNcricinfo Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .^ a b c d Meikle, Hayden (18 January 2023). "Proteas job 'dream come true' for Walter" . Otago Daily Times Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 . ^ a b Manthorp, Neil (15 March 2023). "Walter makes SA coach dream come true" . Super Sport . Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 . ^ Moonda, Firdose (21 May 2013). "Rob Walter named Titans coach" . ESPNcricinfo Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023 . ^ a b "Cricket coach Rob Walter quits Otago Volts for Central Stags job" . Stuff Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2023 .^ "Central Districts cricket coach Rob Walter confirmed for South Africa Proteas job" . Stuff Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023 .^ Borland, Ken (9 February 2023). "New Proteas coach Rob Walter excited about the future" . The Citizen . Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023 . ^ "Rob Walter: South Africa coach resigns citing personal reasons" . BBC Sport . 1 April 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025 .
Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams were not initially in the squad, but were named as replacements for
Anrich Nortje and
Sisanda Magala in the final squad.
