No Need To Check Qualifications: Shukri Conrad Taking Over Proteas In All Formats A No-brainer

Cricket South Africa probably has its most straightforward coaching decision to make in their history when considering the appointment of the new Proteas white-ball coach following Rob Walters shock resignation .

Appointing red-ball coach Shukri Conrad to oversee all formats is a no-brainer following the unbelievable work he has done with the Test side over the last few years, which includes leading the team to the World Test Championship final against Australia in June.

Walter took the Proteas to their first-ever mens World Cup final when they broke their 32-year semi-final jinx at the last T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. He also guided the Proteas to the semi-finals of both the 2023 ODI World Cup and last months Champions Trophy.

But in between those tournaments he has struggled for results, especially without key while mixing and matching and trying to build capacity. The Protea are looking to get the next generation ready to compete for that elusive trophy by the time the next 50-over World Cup arrives on South African shores in 2027.

Conrad, on the other hand, has successfully rebuilt this Test side with a mix of rookies and experienced campaigners. They had to win their last four Test series to qualify for the Lords final and they did so while playing under immense pressure and producing top performances in clutch situations.