Domingo leaves tour for second time

The mother of South Africa coach Russell Domingo passed away overnight on Sunday following a car accident last month, shortly after Domingo had left the tour of England for a second time to return home.

Domingo went home at the time of the incident - during the T20 series against England late last month - then traveled back to the UK during the tour-match in Worcester when his mother was discharged but he left again before the end of the first Test at Lord's when her condition worsened again.

Cricket South Africa confirmed her passing on Twitter. "Our deepest condolences go out to Russell Domingo and his family following the untimely passing of his mother late last night. #RIP."

CSA has not put a timeline on Domingo's return and will allow the coach as much time as he needs with his family. It is likely he will not return for the start of the second Test at Trent Bridge on Friday.

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.