National convenor

ICC World Test Championship Final: Shukri Conrad has been appointed as South Africa men’s all-format head coach, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday. Conrad, who was the side’s red-ball coach from January 2023, takes over the white-ball responsibilities after Rob Walter resigned from the role.

CSA added that Conrad will be in charge till the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup, which will be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. His next assignment will be the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia, taking place from June 11-15 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

“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.”