Rob Walter

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] Later, he also worked as an assistant coach with the Pune Warriors and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.^[1]^[8] In 2016, Walter moved to 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] and also gained experience in international cricket with New Zealand A in 2022.^[8]^[12]

He departed from New Zealand in January 2023 to assume the position of head coach with the South Africa national cricket team.^[13] In April 2025, Walter resigned from his South African 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). "'Scientific, intellectual, no ego': How new Proteas ODI, T20 coach Rob Walter stood out". News24 Sport. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
^ Tshwaku, Khanyiso (21 January 2023). "'It felt like the butterflies I had when I met my wife', says Walter on Proteas appointment". 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. 6 June 2025. 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. 19 April 2021. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. 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.
^ "Central Districts cricket coach Rob Walter confirmed for South Africa Proteas job". Stuff. 17 January 2023. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
^ "Rob Walter: South Africa coach resigns citing personal reasons". BBC Sport. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025.

[:0-1] 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.

[2] Mjikeliso, Sibusiso (16 January 2023). "'Scientific, intellectual, no ego': How new Proteas ODI, T20 coach Rob Walter stood out". News24 Sport. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.

[3] Tshwaku, Khanyiso (21 January 2023). "'It felt like the butterflies I had when I met my wife', says Walter on Proteas appointment". News24 Sport. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.

[4] 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.

[NZ-5] "Walter lands BLACKCAPS Head Coach role". New Zealand Cricket. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.

[6] "NZ appoint Walter as head coach for all formats". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 June 2025.

[7] "Rob Walter Profile - Cricket Player South Africa | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.

[:1-8] 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.

[:2-9] 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.

[10] Moonda, Firdose (21 May 2013). "Rob Walter named Titans coach". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.

[:3-11] "Cricket coach Rob Walter quits Otago Volts for Central Stags job". Stuff. 19 April 2021. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2023.

[12] 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.

[13] "Central Districts cricket coach Rob Walter confirmed for South Africa Proteas job". Stuff. 17 January 2023. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.

[14] "Rob Walter: South Africa coach resigns citing personal reasons". BBC Sport. 1 April 2025. Retrieved 1 April 2025.

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