Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott will step down from his position after the T20I World Cup next year, the Afghanistan Cricket Board said on Monday. “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,” the board said in a statement.
“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,” it added.
Former England international Trott, who was appointed in July 2022, led Afghanistan to the semi-finals of last year’s T20 World Cup, a year after they narrowly missed out on a top-four finish in the league stage of ODI World Cup. Afghanistan stunned defending champions England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the 2023 ODI World Cup, picking up four wins in the tournament. They fell two points short of a place in the semis.
ACB and Jonathan Trott to Part Ways After ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Marking the End of a Proud Chapter
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… pic.twitter.com/csgKqXZ4cw
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) November 3, 2025
Wins over Australia and Bangladesh helped Afghanistan reach their maiden World Cup semi-final in the 20-over format in 2024, before losing to South Africa.
“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,” Trott said as per the statement.
Next year’s T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka and is expected to start in February. India are currently defending champions, having won the title in 2024.
(With agency inputs)
