NEW DELHI:
Afghanistan
's cricket board has extended head coach
Jonathan Trott
's contract for an additional year in acknowledgment of his significant contributions to the team's progress and success.
Trott, the former England batter, took over as head coach in July 2022, and his 18-month tenure, which concluded in 2023, has been marked by remarkable achievements for the Afghanistan cricket team.
During Trott's coaching tenure, Afghanistan achieved notable successes, including a standout performance at the T20
Asia Cup
2022. The team secured its maiden international win, triumphed in a T20I series against Pakistan, and achieved their first-ever ODI series victory over Bangladesh.
Additionally, Afghanistan had a commendable campaign at the last year's ODI World Cup, registering victories against Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands.
The announcement of Trott's contract extension comes as Afghanistan are currently participating in a three-match T20I series against the United Arab Emirates.
Following this, the team is set to travel to India for another three-match T20I series scheduled from January 11-17.
Looking ahead, Afghanistan face a busy year with various bilateral tours on the agenda, including participation in the T20 World Cup scheduled for June in the Caribbean and the USA.
The extension of Trott's contract reflects the cricket board's confidence in his coaching abilities and the positive trajectory of the Afghanistan cricket team under his guidance. As they continue their journey, Afghan cricket fans eagerly anticipate further achievements and successes in the upcoming year.
(With inputs from PTI)
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