Former South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter has been confirmed as New Zealand men's new head coach across all formats for the next three years.

Walter, 49, had been one of the leading candidates after he departed his role with South Africa despite having more than two years to run on his contract with CSA. Walter had lead South Africa to the semi-finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy as well as the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Walter's family had remained based in New Zealand while he was coaching South Africa, having set up his life in Hawke's Bay following head coaching roles with Otago Volts and Central Stags in New Zealand domestic cricket. He coached Stags to titles in the Ford Trophy and the Plunket Shield in 2022-23. Walter also led New Zealand

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