Unexpected Turn: The Shocking Resignation Of Rob Walter And Its Impact On Proteas

While sports coaches tend to come and go, it still came as a massive shock when Cricket South Africa dropped its press release on Tuesday at 4pm, with the news that Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter had vacated his position .

Its said that Walter quit his post due to personal reasons and its unlikely well ever find out just exactly what that means.

Of course, Walter as coach will have taken a lot of criticism - a lot of it unfair - for failing to win an ICC event during his tenure.

But then only one coach in South Africas mens senior team history has managed that feat, which was Bob Woolmer in 1998.

Outside of ICC events, Walter also has only managed one bilateral series win as coach, which could have contributed to his decision.