Former Proteas coach Russell Domingo has been appointed head coach of Bangladesh.

Domingo coached the Proteas from 2013-17. He is currently coach of South Africa A, who will soon tour India.

‘It is a massive honour to be appointed the head coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team. I have followed Bangladesh’s progress with keen interest and I am extremely excited to assist the team in reaching the goals that they are capable of,’ said Domingo.

‘I look forward to continuing the ongoing development of current players while also looking towards the future and developing some new bright stars from within the talent pool of Bangladesh cricket.’

Domingo will succeed Englishman Steven Rhodes at Bangladesh. Rhodes’ tenure was not extended beyond the 2019 World Cup, which concluded last month.

Former Proteas, Australia and Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur was also in contention. Ex-New Zealand coach Mike Hesson was in the running, too, but Domingo was preferred.

Domingo will work alongside countrymen Neil McKenzie and Charl Langeveldt again. They were colleagues previously with the Proteas. McKenzie and Langveldt are Bangladesh’s batting and bowling coach, respectively.

‘Russell has a wealth of experience and we have been very impressed with his passion and coaching philosophy. He has a clear idea of what is required to take the team forward,’ added Bangladesh Cricket Board chairman Nazmul Hassan.

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