Struggling South Africa mulls split-coaching; Conard, Walter likely options

Struggling South Africa are likely to rope in Shukri Conrad and Rob Walter in a break up teaching arrange in a bid to revive their fortunes in International cricket.

Conrad lately was on the helm of South Africa’s Under-19 aspect, whereas Walter was the top coach of Central Districts in New Zealand.

The duo are anticipated to be unveiled as South Africa’s new coaches on Monday, reported ESPNCricinfo.

Lance Klusener was the “frontrunner” to teach the white ball aspect however following his withdrawal on Monday, the duo can be “preferred” to present interim coach Malibongwe Maketa, former West Indies director of cricket Richard Pybus and former nationwide assistant coach Adi Birrel (who utilized for the red-ball job solely).

One of the 2 shall be put answerable for the white-ball format as he must take cost instantly forward of South Africa’s three World Cup Super League matches in opposition to England from January 27 to February 1.

South Africa had crashed out of the T20 World Cup after stunning loss to the Netherlands in final November and likewise face the problem of qualifying for the ODI World Cup slated in India in October and November.

They additionally endured two crushing defeats to Australia lately to jolt their World Test Championships ultimate hopes. They face the West Indies in two Tests at residence from February 28-March 12.

More than a decade in the past, whereas Gary Kirsten was the top coach of Test and ODI aspect, his deputy Russell Domingo was put answerable for their T20 aspect.

Domingo went on to succeed Kirsten six months later as their coach in all codecs.

Conrad has wealthy expertise in South Africa’s home cricket and gained 4 franchise titles with the Lions and Cobras.

He coached South Africa on the 2022 under-19 World Cup in West Indies in January and February, when his group completed seventh out of 16.

Walter has been South Africa’s energy and conditioning knowledgeable from 2009 to 2013. He then turned Titans head coach and guided them to a few trophies in as many seasons.

He then moved to New Zealand in 2016 to teach the Otago Volts and relocated to the Central Stags earlier than the 2020-21 season.

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