Domingo leaves Hampshire after one season as coach
Russell Domingo has stepped down as Hampshire coach • Dave Vokes/Hampshire Cricket
Russell Domingo has left his role as Hampshire's head coach after one season. Domingo was appointed in late 2025 as the successor to Adi Birrell but could not turn around the club's red-ball form, with Hampshire going on to be relegated from Division One of the County Championship.
They had flirted with the same fate in 2025, reprieved by Durham's final-day collapse against Yorkshire. But despite continued T20 success, reaching Blast Finals Day for the fifth year out of six, their relegation from the Championship was confirmed in mid-September. They also failed to get out of the group stage in the One-Day Cup.
Domingo, who had been combining the Hampshire position with coaching the Lions in his native South Africa, has now opted to step down, with the club beginning a search for a new appointment.
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"I'd like to thank everyone at Hampshire Cricket for the opportunity to be part of the club over the past season," Domingo said. "Hampshire is a special club with a proud history, passionate supporters and a talented group of players and staff.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and valued the relationships I've built across the club. My focus is now on my coaching commitments in South Africa, and I leave knowing the club has a talented group of players and staff and a bright future ahead."
Giles White, Hampshire's director of cricket, said: "We would like to thank Russell for his efforts during his time at Hampshire Cricket. On behalf of everyone at the club, I would like to wish Russell and his family every success for the future.
"We are focused on appointing a new men's head coach and ensuring we are in the strongest possible position to challenge for promotion back to Division One, while continuing our success in limited-overs cricket."
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