New Proteas limited overs coach Rob Walter dreaming big

New Proteas limited overs Rob Walter is looking forward to changing the style of cricket played by the national team.

The series against the West Indies begins on Thursday, 16 March and it could be the start of something special.

Walter, who has coached in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils and Pune Warriors, is looking to see the Proteas play a very attacking game.

Walter looking play expansive cricket

“Each coach has a way in which they want to play the game, but you also need to look at what your stable has. That can change quickly when you have a couple of injuries. You could have a fast-bowling policy, but then you incur injuries, and your attack changes.

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“For the most part, the philosophy will be about playing an expansive and expressive game of cricket because I really want the guys to have a love and enjoyment for the game where they can express themselves. It’s going to be about self-expression while taking the smart and aggressive approach when the chance comes,” Walter said as reported by SuperSport.

Walter has spent some time away from South Africa as coach of the New Zealand ‘A’ team. He is hoping to take learnings from that experience into the Proteas setup.

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“Winning and losing is important, but it’s also about making a difference to people. I learned how to understand different cultures and the privileges that come with being a visitor in a different country,” added Walter.

“There’s a lesson in SA where you have to invest in each other’s cultures, understanding them more deeply and understanding each other.

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“That’s a learning I’ll take with me into this job, and I’ll spend a bit more time investing in people and understanding what the culture means and how it impacts us as people.”

JANSEN ADDED TO PROTEAS MIX

Proteas squad (1st and 2nd ODIs) – Temba Bavuma (captain, Lions), Gerald Coetzee (Knights), Quinton de Kock (Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Western Province), Bjorn Fortuin (Lions), Reeza Hendricks (Lions), Marco Jansen (Warriors), Sisanda Magala (Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Ryan Rickelton (Lions), Wayne Parnell (Western Province), Andile Phehlukwayo (Dolphins),Tabraiz Shamsi (Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors), Lizaad Williams (Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (Lions).

Proteas squad (3rd ODI squad) – Temba Bavuma (captain, Lions), Gerald Coetzee (Knights), Quinton de Kock (Titans), Tony de Zorzi (Western Province), Bjorn Fortuin (Lions), Reeza Hendricks (Lions), Marco Jansen (Warriors), Heinrich Klaasen (Titans), Sisanda Magala (Lions), Aiden Markram (Titans), David Miller (Dolphins), Lungi Ngidi (Titans), Ryan Rickelton (Lions), Wayne Parnell (Western Province), Andile Phehlukwayo (Dolphins), Tabraiz Shamsi (Titans), Tristan Stubbs (Warriors), Lizaad Williams (Titans), Rassie van der Dussen (Lions).

ODI fixtures:

Thursday, 16 March: East London – 13:00
Saturday, 18 March: East London – 13:00
Tuesday, 21 March: Potchefstroom – 13:00

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