Jonathan Trott Wants To Continue As Afghanistan Coach But On This Condition

Afghanistan’s Head Coach Jonathan Trott is going to sign another term for the post after the team’s successful performance in ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Jonathan Trott’s tenure as Afghan head coach will expire at the end of this year but he has confirmed to sign another term. However, he has one condition.

Afghanistan showcased a marvelous performance in the ICC World Cup 2023 in October-November this year. Led by skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan outplayed giants like Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka in the tournament to script record books.

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Jonathan Trott Wants His Own Choices Of Coaching Staff In Next Term

Jonathan Trott will sign another team as Afghanistan’s head coach but on one condition. During a conversation with the PA news agency, Jonathan Trott said that he is making sure to have his own choices of support and coaching staff.

“I’m sure I’ll sign it but it’s making sure I get what’s right for the team It’s the offer I want but it’s now about making sure the coaching support and coaching staff is what I want”.

“There have been some changes in the coaching staff but it’s about making sure we have the right coaches in place to take the team forward, that we make sure we take a step forward, not a step backward,”, he said.

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I’m Trying To Put Things In Place: Jonathan Trott 

Jonathan Trott also pointed out that he wants Afghanistan to win as many games as they can so that they can set a standard for the next coach in the future.

“I’m trying to put things in place. I try to make sure that when I leave something I’m leaving it better than how I found it. We’re making sure we can win as many games as we can, not for us but to make sure we set the standard for the next coach or the next Afghan side”.

“It’s what I try to do and I’ll always do that as a coach. So that’s my focus and also having coaches or a mentality where you’re constantly pushing each other to get better,” Trott further said.

Jonathan Trott signing another term as Afghanistan’s head coach implies that he will guide the team during the forthcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The ICC tournament will be played in the West Indies and the United States in June next year.

Afghanistan To Face UAE And India In Upcoming Campaigns

Afghanistan’s next campaign is against the UAE. The Asian side will face UAE in a three-match T20I series. The series will take place in the UAE. Afghanistan has also announced the squad for the series. The team will be led by Hashmatullah Shahidi.

Later, Afghanistan will also tour India in January. During the tour, Afghanistan and India will battle against each other in three T20I games. The IND vs AFG T20I series will witness the opening game on January 11.