New Zealand name former South Africa coach Rob Walter as Gary Stead replacement
New Zealand cricket has announced former South Africa coach Rob Walter as the replacement for Gary Stead on Friday, June 6. Stead left his role as the New Zealand head coach on Thursday, after stepping down as the coach of the white-ball teams. New Zealand decided to name a new coach as they wanted one to lead the team in all three formats. advertisementWalter comes in after his tenure with the Proteas white-ball teams came to an end in April this year, when he stepped down after the Champions Trophy. During his time with South Africa, Walter guided them to the T20 World Cup 2024 final and the ODI World Cup semi-finals in 2023. The 49-year-old will take over from mid-June, and his first assignment will be the tour of Zimbabwe in July. Walter's contract with the Blackcaps will run until the T20 World Cup 2028 in Australia and New Zealand.
"New Zealand Cricket (NZC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rob Walter as the new Head Coach of the BLACKCAPS, effective from mid-June through to the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup in New Zealand and Australia in October-November 2028," read the statement from New Zealand cricket. What Walter said after becoming New Zealand coachadvertisementWalter said it is a privilege for him to be taking over as the coach of the Blackcaps and said he can't wait to get started in his new role. 'The BLACKCAPS have been a successful and highly-regarded team on the world scene for some time now and it's a real privilege to be given the chance to add to that,' Walter said.'It's an amazing opportunity to work with such a talented group of players and support staff through a period of time in which so many global events, as well as massive bilateral series, will be contested.'I just can't wait to get started. It's exciting, it's challenging, and the opportunity is enormous for everyone.'Walter's contract will see him in charge of the Blackcaps during a hectic international schedule which includes the T20 World Cup 2026, ODI World Cup 2027, LA Olympics 2028 and T20 World Cup 2028 and the new World Test Championship cycle. Must Watch
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