New Zealand cricket: Rob Walter new head coach across all formats

Rob Walter has been named as New Zealand’s new head coach for all three formats of the game.

The former South Africa white-ball coach has signed a three-year contract and will take over in mid-June ahead of New Zealand’s tour of Zimbabwe.

His contract will run through to the next One-Day International World Cup in 2027, as well as the next two T20 World Cups in 2026 and 2028.

There is also potential for New Zealand to take part when cricket debuts at the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, which will take the T20 format.

Walter, 49, was one of the favourites for the job after it was revealed he had continued living in New Zealand during his time with South Africa.

While in charge, he lead them to the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup, narrowly losing to India by seven runs.