Post their T20 World Cup 2026 group stage exit, Afghanistan bids farewell to head coach Jonathan Trott after four transformative years. The ACB moves swiftly to secure a new coach ahead of the Sri Lanka tour, enforcing a residency clause for off-season duties in Afghanistan.
ACB chief Naseeb Khan detailed the board’s vision: “Contract terms lock their base in Afghanistan. Coaches must shadow domestic games and mend national frailties during lulls.”
Successor hunt is in final stages—two from South Africa, one Asian in contention, interviews done. Reveal set before white-ball action in Sri Lanka ushers in chapter two.
Trotta’s legacy from 2022 onwards is legendary: ODI WC 2023 triumphs over Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka; T20 WC 2024 giant-killings against Australia, New Zealand leading to semis. No format escaped his positive influence, etching his name in Afghan cricket lore.