Jonathan Trott continues as Afghanistan’s head coach in new year. Jonathan TrotTrott, a former England hitter whose initial 18-month stint ended in 2023, will continue to lead the club through 2024.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has opted to extend former England batter and current head coach Jonathan Trott’s contract for another year. Trott, whose initial 18-month term ended in 2023, will remain in charge of the team until 2024.
Under Trott’s direction, Afghanistan’s cricket squad made significant improvement, reaching new heights in 2023. Their outstanding achievement in the One-Day International World Cup includes triumphs over cricketing giants such as Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands. Despite nearly losing to eventual champions Australia, Afghanistan’s spirited effort made an indelible impression.
“I’ve had a great time with them so far. ” “It’ll be nice to be able to build on the success we had at this World Cup. ” Trott said in an interview with ESPN Cricinfo.
Trott, who was named head coach in July 2022, instrumental in Afghanistan’s success, winning eight of 23 ODIs and 11 of 26 T20Is.
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Afghanistan will aim to clinch T20I series against UAE and will tour India next
Afghanistan is currently playing a three-match T20I series against the UAE. Notably, despite winning the first game, the team lost the second T20I against the hosts. As a result, the spirited Asian team will seek to win the series finale on January 2. Following that, Afghanistan will travel to India to play three Twenty20 Internationals against the hosts. In order to prepare for the 2017 T20 World Cup, which will be held in the West Indies and the United States in June.
Jonathan Trott, best known for his successful career with the England cricket team. Particularly during the Ashes triumph in 2010-11, has transitioned easily into coaching. His coaching job with Afghanistan is his first as the head coach of an international senior men’s team.
Trott’s extension indicates the ACB’s faith in his ability to further nurture and raise the team’s performance in the coming year, as Afghanistan continues to make strides on the world cricket scene. Cricket fans will definitely be following Afghanistan’s progress under Trott’s leadership in the coming months. The series versus India will be one of their main priorities in the coming months.
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