2024-07-30 13:46:43
Jonathan Trott has taken charge of Pretoria Capitals, a franchise cricket tournament SA20 team in South Africa. This English coach is still serving as the head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team. This former English cricketer surprised by joining the franchise cricket while being the coach of the national team.
Trott replaces Graham Ford. Ford left last month. Trott took charge of Afghanistan in 2022. He renewed the contract last January and extended the responsibility till December 2024. Afghanistan cricket team played semi-final of T20 World Cup under him a few days ago. It remains to be seen whether the 43-year-old Trott signs a new deal at the end of the year.
South Africa’s T20 starts in January. The Pretoria Capitals had a rough time last year under Ford. Finished fifth after winning only three matches. Before this, the final was played in the first season.
Trott has brought some great success to Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s performance in the 2023 ODI and 2024 T20 World Cups was eye-catching. Where Australia, England, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Bangladesh were defeated by Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabirah.