New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is actively searching for a new head coach and support staff, with the clear expectation that they will be based in Afghanistan during the off-season, according to ACB chief executive Naseeb Khan.Following Jonathan Trott’s resignation after Afghanistan’s exit from the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the board has moved forward with plans to appoint a successor. Trott’s departure has prompted a restructuring, and the ACB is keen to e…
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Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) Afghanistan’s final group game of the 2026 T20 World Cup, outgoing coach Jonathan Trott has reflected on his tenure with the side as he looks ahead to his next coaching opportunity.Trott’s time in charge of Afghanistan came to an end on Thursday when the team was knocked out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup despite an impressive 82-run victory over Canada in Chennai. Since taking charge of the Afghanistan National Team in 2022, Trott has collaborated closely with the players…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) With diplomatic relations between neighbours Pakistan and Afghanistan at a low because of recent air strikes across the border, the Afghan government has refused to give NOC to its players to play in the Pakistan Super League, dealing another blow to the country’s cricket establishment, a news report said on Saturday. The Afghan government has decided not to allow its players to participate in the PSL following last month’s air strikes by Pakistan in Afghan strongholds ac…
Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan has stood out in support of the Afghan Women cricketers who are currently living in exile after fleeing their country due to the Taliban regime. Rashid acknowledged the importance of women’s cricket as part of full ICC membership ahead of Afghanistan’s first match against New Zealand at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.“Women’s team? Definitely. I feel that’s part of the criteria for being a full member. The ICC and the Afghanistan Cric…
Kabul, Jan 13 (IANS) Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has strengthened its coaching staff ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by appointing Toby Radford as the national team’s batting coach for the marquee tournament, which begins on February 7 in the subcontinent.Radford will replace Andrew Puttick as the batting coach. The former first-class cricketer is expected to join the Afghanistan squad during the three-match T20I series against the West Indies.The ACB has also appointed Robert …