Overview
- Afghanistan were knocked out in the group stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup, missing the Super 8s after a double Super Over defeat to South Africa.
- Trott confirmed his tenure concludes with the end of Afghanistan’s tournament, closing nearly four years in charge.
- In a tearful farewell, he emphasized player development since 2022 and noted progress achieved despite limited infrastructure.
- He resisted committing to his next move but indicated openness to future roles, including expressing that coaching England one day would appeal to him.
- Yahoo Sports reported the job had originally been intended for Graham Thorpe, as the Afghanistan Cricket Board now faces the task of appointing a new head coach.