Johannesburg – Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced 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 against Zimbabwe and New Zealand in July,” CSA said Friday, (9 May 2025).
The 58-year-old will oversee the national team across all formats through to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be hosted on home soil.
This appointment forms part of CSA’s broader restructuring of the national team strategy, which includes the reintroduction of a National Convenor of Selection.
CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe commented: “Shukri’s track record with the red-ball team speaks for itself. He has laid a solid foundation and instilled a strong identity within the Test environment.
“I’m excited to see him bring the profile and structure to the white-ball space.
“Having been part of the national setup over the past two years, he understands the demands of international cricket.”
Nkwe added: “He has also established sound relationships with the players and we have no doubt that he is the best person for the job.
“We are confident he will help us maintain our current upward trajectory and remain competitive across all three formats.”
Conrad said: “I’m truly honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading the national team across all three formats.
“Coaching the Test side has been the greatest privilege of my cricket journey, and to now oversee the white-ball teams as well is something unbelievably special.
“I’m genuinely excited about the prospects that lie ahead.
“South African cricket has incredible white ball talent, from the calibre of our senior players to the emerging group of juniors aspiring to represent the Proteas.
“There’s a strong foundation to build on, and I believe we have what it takes to achieve something special.
“We have a busy schedule ahead, starting with the WTC Final next month, the T20 World Cup next year and our very own 50-over World Cup to follow the year after.
“During this period, planning will be key for us as we look to manage our player base to ensure that the strongest teams can be fielded in every format.
“We want to obviously be the best in the world in all three forms of the game and that is no doubt my number one target and goal for the Proteas.”
Conrad’s next assignment will be the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia, taking place from 11-15 June at Lord’s in London.
Conrad replaces 49-year-old Rob Walter, who resigned last month citing personal reasons.
Walter’s family lives in New Zealand.
