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Rob Alun Walter (born 16 September 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]

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Early life

Walter was born in Johannesburg on 16 September 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]

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References

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  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.
  5. ↑ "Rob Walter Profile - Cricket Player South Africa | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo . Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 4 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.
  7. 1 2 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.
  8. ↑ Moonda, Firdose (21 May 2013). "Rob Walter named Titans coach". ESPNcricinfo . Archived from the original on 25 September 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  9. 1 2 "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.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ 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.
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