Proteas must retain formula

As crucial as our careers are to us, our private lives are more important, so we can't blame Rob Walter for stepping down from his position as Proteas coach.

- with Wesley Botton

But it does leave the national team in a difficult position just two years out from a home World Cup.

Walter is an incredibly good coach, and considering how well he did with the national cricket team, we can only be grateful for his efforts.

He guided the SA side to multiple play-offs at major championship events, and though he didn't pick up a global title, he came closer than any of his predecessors.

Whatever it is that has drawn him away from the post, it must be significant, and we can't criticise him for calling it quits.