Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Rob Walter Named New Zealand Cricket's Head Coach
New Zealand has a new cricket coach!
It's Rob Walter, who previously coached South Africa.
He'll be in charge of all the New Zealand teams.
Before, he coached the Otago province.
Walter coached South Africa to the semi-finals and the finals in the T20 world cup.
He replaces Gary Stead, who decided to step down from his limited-overs roles and intended to remain as test coach.
Walter is excited to work with the team, and the start will be in the tour to Zimbabwe, and his contract is for major global events.
Rob Walter has been appointed as the new head coach for New Zealand's cricket team.
Walter previously coached South Africa's one-day and Twenty20 teams.
Walter guided South Africa to the semifinals of the 2023 World Cup and the Champions Trophy.
He replaces Gary Stead, who stepped down.
Walter will take over in time for New Zealand's tour to Zimbabwe.
- Who
- Rob Walter
- What
- Appointed as the new head coach of the New Zealand men's cricket team
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- New Zealand
- Why
- To lead the Black Caps in all formats, including major tournaments and bilateral series.
- New Head Coach
- Rob Walter
- Age
- 49
- Former coach
- South Africa
- Contract Length
- Three years
- Replaced
- Gary Stead
- Start Date
- Mid-June 2025
