The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announces that the tenure of Head Coach Jonathan Trott will officially conclude following the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in February. This decision comes as part of ACB’s long-term strategic planning for the next phase of the national team’s growth.
Jonathan Trott, who
took charge of the Afghanistan National Team in 2022, has worked closely with
the players over the past few years, contributing to the team’s development and
rising international competitiveness. During his tenure, Afghanistan celebrated
some of its most memorable moments in recent cricket history, including major
tournament successes, historic victories against top-ranked nations, and
milestones that elevated the country’s global cricketing profile.
ACB recognizes that
coaching transitions are a natural part of the global cricketing ecosystem.
Just as teams evolve, so do their leadership and strategic needs. No
international side remains under a single coach forever, and this change marks
a new chapter for Afghanistan as the Board continues building toward long-term
excellence.
ACB Chairman Mr.
Mirwais Ashraf said: “On behalf of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, I extend our
sincere gratitude to Jonathan Trott for his dedicated service and the
professionalism he brought to our national team. His efforts have supported a crucial
period in the development of Afghanistan cricket, and we wish him every success
in his future endeavors.”
ACB CEO, Mr. Naseeb
Khan, added: “Jonathan has played an important role in our journey, helping our
players grow in confidence and compete against the world’s strongest sides. As
we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, this transition is part of our broader plan
to take Afghanistan cricket to its next level.”
Coach Jonathan Trott
also shared his sentiments: “It has been a privilege to work with the Afghanistan
National Team and to witness their passion, resilience, and hunger to achieve
greatness. I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and I will always
remain a supporter of Afghan cricket. I wish the team and the Afghan people
continued success in the years ahead.”
The Afghanistan
Cricket Board expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Trott for his commitment,
discipline, and contribution to the national team and extends its best wishes
for the journey ahead. The process for appointing a new head coach will begin
after the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.