Shukri Conrad Appointed as South Africa’s New White-Ball Head Coach

Cricket South Africa has confirmed Shukri Conrad as the Proteas coach, assigning him to oversee all formats until the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

Shukri Conrad has coached South Africa’s Test team since January 2023. He will now also take charge of their ODI and T20 men’s national teams.

Although this will be his first time as an international coach, Conrad has significant experience in the country’s domestic game. He coached both the Lions and the Cobras’ franchises, winning four titles with the two teams. He also coached South Africa when they got into the WTC final.

Under Conrad, South Africa has won their last seven Tests – their second-longest winning streak after nine victories in 2002-03.

Conrad Comments

“I’m truly honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading the national team across all three formats,” Conrad said in a CSA statement. “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.”

‘Conrad’s record speaks for itself’

Enoch Nkwe, CSA director of national teams and high-performance, commented, “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.”

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