Johannesburg, April 1, 2025 – Rob Walter has officially stepped down as the head coach of the South Africa men’s white-ball team, bringing an end to his tenure with the Proteas.
Citing personal reasons for his decision, Walter expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the national side and his confidence in the team’s continued success.
“Coaching the Proteas has been an incredible honor, 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 Proteas will continue to grow and reach even greater heights.”
Walter’s leadership saw the Proteas make history by reaching their first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final in 2024. Under his guidance, South Africa dominated the tournament with an impressive eight-match winning streak before finishing as runners-up to India in Barbados. His tenure also included guiding the 50-over team to the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, marking another significant achievement for the Proteas.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed Walter’s resignation, which will take effect on April 30, 2025. While CSA has accepted his decision, they acknowledged the impact Walter had on the Proteas and praised his contributions to South African cricket.
Over the course of his tenure, Walter oversaw the national squad in 36 One-Day Internationals and 31 T20 Internationals, securing crucial series victories against teams such as the Netherlands, Australia, Ireland, and Pakistan. His final assignment as Proteas coach was the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where he once again led South Africa to a semi-final finish, this time against New Zealand in Lahore.
The Proteas now face the challenge of finding a suitable replacement for Walter. CSA has yet to announce his successor, but the search for a new head coach is expected to be a priority as the Proteas continue their pursuit of international glory.
Walter’s departure marks the end of an era for South African white-ball cricket, but his legacy of resilience and success will undoubtedly inspire the Proteas moving forward.