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South African cricket coach
Rob Alun Walter (born 16 September 1975, in
Johannesburg , South Africa) is a South African cricket coach.
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[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.
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Early life
Walter was born in Johannesburg on 16 September 1975.
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Career
Walter served as the Proteas' strength, conditioning, and fielding coach from 2009 to 2013.
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In 2013, Walter was appointed as the head coach of
Titans .
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[8] Later, he also worked as an
assistant coach with the
Pune Warriors and
Delhi Daredevils in the
Indian Premier League .
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In 2016, Walter moved to
New Zealand to coach the
Otago Volts for five years, leading them to two finals.
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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.
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References
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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 .
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"Rob Walter Profile - Cricket Player South Africa | Stats, Records, Video" .
ESPNcricinfo .
Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
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d Meikle, Hayden (18 January 2023).
"Proteas job 'dream come true' for Walter" . Otago Daily Times Online News .
Archived from the original on 22 January 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023 .
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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 .
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"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 .
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"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 .
^ 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 .
Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams were not initially in the squad, but were named as replacements for
Anrich Nortje and
Sisanda Magala in the final squad.