Overview

• Shukri Conrad has been appointed as South Africa's head coach across all cricket formats, succeeding Rob Walter.
• Walter resigned last month following South Africa's semi-final exit in the ICC Champions Trophy.
• Conrad, who has been the Test coach since January 2023, led the Proteas to the World Test Championship final against Australia in June.
• His tenure will include oversight of the team’s white-ball preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which South Africa will co-host.
• The Proteas’ next assignment under Conrad is a tri-series in Zimbabwe with New Zealand in July, followed by tours of Australia, England, and India.