Shukri Conrad Appointed Head Coach of South Africa's National Cricket Team

Shukri Conrad Takes Charge as Head Coach

Johannesburg [South Africa], May 9: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has officially named Shukri Conrad as the head coach for the national team across all formats, according to the ICC's official website.

Conrad steps in to succeed Rob Walter, who resigned from his position as the white-ball head coach last month.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Conrad stated, “I am genuinely honored to be given the responsibility of leading the national team in all three formats. Coaching the Test team has been the pinnacle of my cricket career, and now overseeing the white-ball teams is incredibly special,” as reported by the ICC.

He further added, “South African cricket boasts remarkable talent in white-ball formats, from our experienced players to the promising juniors eager to shine. We have a solid foundation to build upon, and I am confident we can achieve something remarkable.”

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shukri Conrad as the Proteas Men’s all-format head coach.

Conrad, who has led the Test side since January 2023, will now take charge of the white-ball formats starting with the T20 International tri-series… pic.twitter.com/zXNoutPnKE

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 9, 2025

The Proteas are gearing up for a significant World Test Championship final against Australia, commencing on June 11 at Lord's. Following this, Conrad's role as the all-format head coach will kick off with a T20I tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand in July.

This appointment, which extends until the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 to be held in South Africa, aims to enhance the national team's competitiveness across all formats.

Enoch Nkwe, CSA's Director of National Teams and High Performance, commended Conrad's contributions to the Test setup, stating, “Shukri’s achievements with the red-ball team are evident. He has established a strong foundation and a clear identity within the Test environment. I look forward to seeing him apply that same clarity and structure to the white-ball formats.”

Nkwe also noted, “Having been part of the national setup for the last two years, he understands the challenges of international cricket and has built valuable relationships with the players. We are confident he is the right leader to guide the team forward and continue our positive momentum.”