DHAKA: Bangladesh coach Russell Domingo has quit just days after the side’s disappointing Test series defeat at home to India with a year left on his contract, the country’s cricket board announced on Wednesday.

Domingo, 48, had already been partially sidelined earlier this year when he was stripped of his role overseeing the T20 side right before the Asia Cup.

The South African’s departure will leave Bangladesh scrambling to find a replacement before they host England in February. The South African informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) about his resignation on Tuesday.

All other coaching staff members, including pace bowling coach and fellow South African Allan Donald, will remain in their roles despite Domingo’s resignation.

Domingo became the head coach in September 2019 after the BCB sacked Steve Rhodes and had a contract with the board until the 2023 50-over World Cup.

Under him, Bangladesh won Twenty20 series against Australia and New Zealand at home, earned a historic Test win in New Zealand, an ODI series victory in South Africa and at home against India.

Bangladesh won the ODI series against India 2-1 but lost both Tests, despite an impressive showing by their bowlers in the final match.

England will play three ODIs and three T20 matches during their tour which concludes on March 14 in Dhaka.

Published in Dawn, December 29th, 2022