Former Proteas batter Neil McKenzie would be the nationwide group’s batting advisor for the upcoming Test series in opposition to the West Indies.
And, this would be the final series that former nationwide bowler Charl Langeveldt is the group’s bowling coach. Piet Botha will take over as bowling coach whereas Kruger van Wyk would be the Test group’s new fielding coach.
The Proteas‘ series in opposition to the West Indies begins February 28. This might be new Test coach Shukri Conrad‘s first project since taking up from Mark Boucher.
Batting advisor
Cricket South Africa stated on Thursday that McKenzie will for now solely fulfil his position for the West Indies series, with a everlasting batting coach to be named at a later stage.
Botha, who made 118 first-class appearances throughout his enjoying profession, boasts 20 years of teaching expertise throughout the South African cricket panorama, having beforehand coached the Warriors, and most just lately the Garden Route Badgers.
His credentials additionally embrace being a bowling advisor to the National Academy and South Africa A facet.
Former New Zealand Test wicket-keeper and Proteas fielding coach, Van Wyk has been appointed the full-time Test fielding coach.
Matthew Reuben and Sizwe Hadebe be a part of the technical workers from the Titans because the respective efficiency analyst and physiotherapist, whereas Runeshan Moodley makes the step up from the Warriors to the nationwide facet because the energy and conditioning coach.
Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe stated: “We wish to thank Neil for committing himself to the series whereas the everlasting appointment is being finalised. He and Shukri have an excellent working relationship, having beforehand coached collectively at SA Under-19 stage, and we look ahead to them combining for the primary series in what’s a brand new period for the Test facet.
“Credit must be given to Charl and the role he has played in developing the Test bowling unit. Under his tutelage the Proteas attack has become one of the best in the world. As he ends his tenure with the Proteas, we would like to wish him all the best in his next chapter.”
Nkwe additionally thanked outgoing batting coach Justin Sammons and fielding coach Justin Ontong.
Proteas administration for Test series in opposition to West Indies
Shukri Conrad (Head Coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), Neil McKenzie (Batting Consultant), Charl Langeveldt (Bowling Coach), Kruger van Wyk (Fielding Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Dr Hashendra Ramjee (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Zunaid Wadee (Security), Lucy Davey (Media Manager).
Fixtures
Firs Test: 28 February-4 March at 10am: SuperSport Park, Centurion
Second Test: 8-12 March at 10am: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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