Russell Domingo has been named the as the new coach of South Africa’s cricket team on a two-year deal.
Domingo, 38, will be on a two-year contract from August 1, 2013 and he will start his tenure with a limited overs series in Sri Lanka in July and August.
Domingo said, “It’s a massive day in my life after two wonderful years already with the national team.
“I’ve learned a great deal from Gary Kirsten and (bowling coach) Allan Donald and hopefully I can take the team up another level,” he told a media conference on Saturday.
“I’m looking for continuity and to enhance the structures so that we can continue to be the best in the world.”
“I’ve come through all the phases that I think a successful coach needs to go through and I feel I can offer something to the national team,” he added.