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
[edit | edit source]Walter was born in Johannesburg on 16 September 1975.[7]
Career
[edit | edit source]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]
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