Split coaching on the cards as Cricket South Africa set to name two head coaches

CSA set to name two coaches [Source: Associated Press]

In a big development coming from South Africa, CSA are expected to unveil Shukri Conrad and Rob Walter as the head coaches for South Africa team.

Conrad recently worked with South Africa's Under-19 side, while Walter was in charge of Central Districts in New Zealand.

For some time now, CSA have been mulling over split coaching and the pair of Conrad and Walter have been preferred over current interim coach Malibongwe Maketa, Richard Pybus, and formrr national assistant coach, Adi Birrel.

Former cricketer, Lance Klusener, who was the front-runner for the coaching role withdrew his name as he wants to focus on his work in T20 leagues.

However, it is still unclear which coach will take up which format, but whoseoever gets the white-ball role will start with immediate effect.

The Test coach will still have a reduced workload for now as the Proteas look to cement a place in the WTC final.

Both Conrad and Walter have worked extensively in the South African domestic setup and will be looking to pass on the same knowledge to the current crop of players. 

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