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The Sunday Mail confirms that Douglas Hondo has been installed as player / coach of the Mashonaland Eagles following the early departure of Chris Silverwood. This puts to rest speculation that former national coach Walter Chawaguta would get the nod. Hondo takes on the post in a 'caretaker' role, as Silverwood is expected to return for the 2010/11 domestic season once his English county duties are out of the way, as confirmed by Eagles CEO Hugo Ribatika:

"We currently have a four-year contract with Chris Silverwood, which both parties are committed to honouring. That said, he has since been offered a coaching job by his former county side, Sussex, which he will lead during our off-season and later return when we begin ours later in August. In the meantime, he will continue to juggle between the two jobs. The experience and exposure he gets is going to benefit us. In the meantime, Hondo will take charge of the team for the remaining fixtures, which include the Logan Cup finals and one-day semi-finals."

Hondo takes charge of the side just in time for their appearance in the Logan Cup final.
Sunday Mail - Hondo takes charge