Russell Domingo has made another trip back home © Getty Images
South Africa’s coach Russell Domingo has had to leave the tour of England for a second time after his mother was rushed to hospital following a car accident last month.
Domingo returned home at the time of the incident – during the T20 series against England late last month – and then traveled back to the UK during the tour-match in Worcester when his mother was discharged but a second emergency has demanded Domingo’s presence again. His mother is currently on life support.
Earlier this week, Domingo confirmed he had reapplied for his post as South Africa’s head coach following weeks of uncertainty over whether he wanted to continue in the role. Domingo was interviewed by the five-man panel appointed to recommend a candidate for the coaching position to CSA’s board, which includes former national coaches Gary Kirsten and Eric Simons. The committee will meet with CSA’s board on July 21 and a decision on the new coach will be made shortly thereafter.
South Africa’s backroom staff includes assistant coach Adrian Birrell, batting consultant Neil McKenzie, bowling coach Charl Langeveldt and spin bowling consultant Claude Henderson. The team will travel to Nottingham to prepare for the second Test on Tuesday.
Firdose Moonda is ESPNcricinfo’s South Africa correspondent
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