South Africa’s Test coach Shukri Conrad has been named as the all-format head coach and will serve until the home ODI World Cup in 2027.

He will be taking over for Rob Walter, who resigned in April, ending the split-coach role for now. He will be working as a selection convener, who has yet to be named.

The decision to do away with a separate white-ball coach and add to Conrad’s already existing role meant that Cricket South Africa did not need to advertise the position or conduct interviews.

Applications closed on April 29 and the position will be announced shortly. “I’m truly honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading the national team across all three formats,” said Shukla Conrad.

“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.”

CSA had decided to do away with a selection panel and leave the responsibility with the head coaches. He filled in for Walter at the start of his tenure, in January 2023.

“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.”

The CSA director of national teams and high-performance Enoch Nkwe said, “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.

“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,” concluded Enoch.