Wandile Gwavu appointed as fielding coach for World Cup-bound Proteas

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have appointed Wandile Gwavu as the Proteas' fielding coach in white-ball cricket.

Gwavu joins Rob Walter's coaching staff at the Proteas on a full-time basis alongside batting coach JP Duminy and bowling coach Piet Botha.

The 36-year-old was in charge of South Africa's fielding during home ODI series against the West Indies and the Netherlands in the summer.

Head coach of the Lions since 2019, Gwavu led the Gauteng team to five titles in four seasons, the most by any Lions coach, and was also assistant coach for the Jozi Stars in the Mzansi Super League and the Joburg Super Kings during the SA20.

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Gwavu also enjoyed national spells with the SA U19s and SA A sides.

"We are pleased to confirm Wandile as fielding coach for the Proteas Men's limited overs team. He brings a wealth of experience at the highest level in South African cricket with a coaching career that speaks volumes," CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe said in a statement.

"With the fine margins and the ever-increasing stakes in 50-over and T20 cricket, fielding has become a critical part of any successful team and we strongly believe Wandile's expertise will help the Proteas maintain their strong tradition of fielding excellence across both formats.

"Wandile also permanently joins the set-up during an exciting period as the team transitions into a crucial preparatory phase ahead of the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India later this year."