Rob Walter
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Rob Alun Walter (born September 16, 1975, in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a South African cricket coach.[1][2] He has been the head coach of South Africa national cricket team in the One Day International and Twenty20 International formats since January 2023.[3][4]
Early life
Walter was born in Johannesburg on September 16, 1975.[5]
Career
Walter served as the Proteas' strength, conditioning, and fielding coach from 2009 to 2013.[6][7]
In 2013, Walter was appointed as the head coach of Titans.[7][8] Later, he also worked as an assistant coach with the Pune Warriors and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.[1][6]
In 2016, Walter moved to New Zealand to coach the Otago Volts for five years, leading them to two finals.[6][9]
In April 2021, Walter joined the Central Stags.[9] He departed in January 2023 to assume his current position of head coach with the South Africa national cricket team.[10] Prior to this, he had gained experience in international cricket with New Zealand A in 2022.[6][11]
References
- ^ a b Pretorius, Wade (2023-03-16). "New Proteas limited overs coach Rob Walter dreaming big". The South African. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ Mjikeliso, Sibusiso (2023-01-16). "'Scientific, intellectual, no ego': How new Proteas ODI, T20 coach Rob Walter stood out". News24 Sport. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ Tshwaku, Khanyiso (2023-01-21). "'It felt like the butterflies I had when I met my wife', says Walter on Proteas appointment". News24 Sport. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ Adams, Zaahier (2023-07-05). "Playing for your country remains a privilege - Proteas coach Rob Walter". IOL. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Rob Walter Profile - Cricket Player South Africa | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ a b c d Meikle, Hayden (2023-01-18). "Proteas job 'dream come true' for Walter". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ a b Manthorp, Neil (2023-03-15). "Walter makes SA coach dream come true". Super Sport. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ Moonda, Firdose (2013-05-21). "Rob Walter named Titans coach". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ a b "Cricket coach Rob Walter quits Otago Volts for Central Stags job". Stuff. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Central Districts cricket coach Rob Walter confirmed for South Africa Proteas job". Stuff. 2023-01-17. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ Borland, Ken (2023-02-09). "New Proteas coach Rob Walter excited about the future". The Citizen. Retrieved 2023-09-25.