The curtain has fallen on Afghanistan’s 2026 T20 World Cup without Super 8 progression, simultaneously ending Jonathan Trott’s impactful four-year coaching reign. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is actively seeking a replacement, with an announcement expected prior to the Sri Lanka white-ball series.
Central to the recruitment is a mandate for the new head coach and assistants to operate from Afghanistan in off-periods. CEO Naseeb Khan highlighted this as crucial for nurturing domestic players and refining national team strategies.
“We’ve made it clear in the contract: their station is Afghanistan,” said Khan. “They’ll track home cricket closely and work on weaknesses when international cricket pauses.”
Process advances with two South African and one Asian hopefuls shortlisted post-interviews. Names stay under wraps, but optimism abounds for a revitalized Afghan setup.
Trotta’s 2022 arrival sparked a revolution. Afghanistan shocked powerhouses like Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka in 2023 ODI World Cup; toppled Australia, New Zealand in 2024 T20 World Cup, storming to semis. Across all formats, his coaching prowess shone brightly.