Overview
- The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed Richard Pybus as head coach across formats, with his tenure beginning next month.
- His first assignment is a UAE tour against Sri Lanka from March 13 to 25, featuring three T20Is in Sharjah and three ODIs in Dubai.
- Pybus replaces Jonathan Trott, who stepped down after Afghanistan’s group‑stage exit at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
- The 61‑year‑old previously coached Pakistan to the 1999 ODI World Cup final and oversaw West Indies’ high‑performance program credited with the 2016 men’s, women’s and Under‑19 title wins.
- ACB leadership has indicated a preference for staff to be based in Afghanistan, and Pybus said he is prepared to live there and scout players domestically.