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Afghanistan Confirms Jonathan Trott to Exit as Head Coach After 2026 T20 World Cup

The board casts the post-tournament departure as a planned step in its long-term strategy.

Overview

  • The Afghanistan Cricket Board said Trott's tenure will conclude after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for February to March in India and Sri Lanka.
  • ACB stated the transition is part of long-term planning and said the process to appoint a successor will begin after the tournament.
  • Appointed in July 2022, Trott oversaw Afghanistan's first T20 World Cup semi-final in 2024 and ODI World Cup wins over England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2023.
  • Batting coach Andrew Puttick will leave when his contract expires on December 31, according to the board's communication reported in coverage.
  • Trott said he is proud of the team's progress and, as reported, will coach the Gulf Giants in the ILT20 beginning in December.