South Africa extend contract of coach Russell Domingo
Wednesday 26 October 2016 10:00, UK
Russell Domingo has extended his contract as coach of South Africa by four months.
The contracts of Domingo, along with team manager Dr Mohammed Moosaj, were due to end in April of next year but both will now run through to August.
The extension will cover the Champions Trophy in June, along with South Africa's tour of England later in the summer.
Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: "As part of the domestic cricket review, we are currently evaluating the entire coaching framework in South Africa and the board believed the best approach at present was to extend the tenure of Mr Domingo until the end of the England tour in 2017.
"Naturally the performances of the Proteas was a key factor in the board's unanimous decision.
"In addition, their excellent discipline and the positive culture throughout the coaching team, the player leadership group and the rest of the players were viewed as exemplary."
The Proteas have recently beaten New Zealand in a Test series, as well as condemning Australia to their first 5-0 whitewash in a one-day international series.
Domingo has been in overall charge of the side since 2013.
