New Delhi: Rob Walter, who recently stepped down from his role as South Africa’s white-ball coach, has been named as New Zealand men’s new head coach across all formats. For the next three years, Walter, 49, will be with the Blackcaps as announced by the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Friday. He had been one of the leading candidates after he quit the role with South Africa despite having more than two years of time left on his Cricket South Africa (CSA) contract.

Walter notably led South Africa to the semifinals of the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy as well, also the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. Walter’s family was based in New Zealand all this time when he coached the Proteas, having set up his life in Hawke’s Bay after the head coaching roles with Otago........

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