'Flattered' Shukri: If I was offered the job, I'll take it

WITH Rob Walter having resigned as Proteas limited-overs coach, many have called for Test coach Shukri Conrad to be given the limited overs job as well, purely because of the impressive job he has done with the Test squad over the last two years.

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Conrad inherited a Test squad that was in disarray, having been dropped from potentially the top three, losing Mark Boucher, and having lost series in England and Australia.

Two years later, the Test side is patiently waiting to play the final of World Test Championship, having had almost flawless series under Conrad, only losing once against New Zealand in 2023.

With the whole country calling for him to take over, Conrad emphasised his willingness to take on the limited-overs team and build towards the 2027 ODI World Cup here in South Africa.

“Look, you’re obviously flattered when people suggest that it should be you.