Rob Walter Steps Down as Head Coach of South Africa's White-Ball Side
Cape Town, South Africa – April 01, 2025 – Rob Walter has resigned from his position as the head coach of South Africa’s men’s white-ball side, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Tuesday. The 49-year-old’s resignation is effective April 30, 2025, and he attributes his departure to personal reasons, which CSA has accepted.
Walter's Tenure and Achievements
Walter’s appointment in March 2023 marked a significant period for South African white-ball cricket. His leadership has been instrumental in several recent successes. Key highlights of his tenure include:
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Under Walter’s guidance, South Africa reached their first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, finishing as runners-up to India in Barbados. This was underpinned by a record-breaking run of eight consecutive victories.
- ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: The 50-over side also reached the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, held in India.
- Series Victories: Walter oversaw the national side in 36 One-Day Internationals and 31 T20 Internationals, securing series wins against:
- Netherlands
- Australia
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- ICC Champions Trophy 2025: His final assignment was the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where the Proteas reached the semi-finals, ultimately facing New Zealand in Lahore in March.
Walter's Prior Experience
Prior to assuming the head coach role for the South African men’s white-ball team, Walter served as the strength, conditioning, and fielding coach for the South African men’s team from 2009 to 2013. His coaching career also includes experience as an assistant coach with the Pune Warriors and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Why did Rob Walter resign? Walter cited personal reasons for his resignation.
- When is Walter’s resignation effective? His resignation is effective April 30, 2025.
- What were some of South Africa’s key achievements under Walter’s leadership? Reaching the T20 World Cup final and the Cricket World Cup semi-final are notable successes, alongside series victories against several major cricketing nations.
- What is CSA’s response to Walter’s resignation? CSA has accepted Walter’s resignation and wished him well.
Next Steps
Cricket South Africa will now begin the process of finding a replacement for Rob Walter. Details regarding the selection process and potential candidates will be released shortly.