Jonathan Trott Looks to Future After Afghanistan Coaching Stint

Jonathan Trott led Afghanistan to a victory in his final match as coach. As he ponders his next move, Trott expressed interest in coaching England if given the opportunity. Trott, who played for England in 127 games, enjoyed a successful tenure with Afghanistan, including reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals in 2024.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-02-2026 11:50 IST | Created: 20-02-2026 11:50 IST
Jonathan Trott Looks to Future After Afghanistan Coaching Stint
Jonathan Trott

Jonathan Trott concluded his stint as Afghanistan's coach with a significant win over Canada in the T20 World Cup, expressing openness to future coaching roles, particularly with England, if such opportunities arise.

The 44-year-old former England cricketer, known for his impressive playing career from 2009 to 2015, emphasized his loyalty to England and his desire to one day coach the national team.

Under Trott's leadership, Afghanistan reached new heights, marking their first T20 World Cup semi-final in 2024, while narrowly missing the semi-finals in the 50-overs World Cup in 2023.

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