Overview
- Cricket Ireland confirmed in mid-July 2026 that Trott will join the men’s squad for a 14-day consultancy ahead of the five-match ODI series against Afghanistan.
- His brief includes matchday advisory duties for the first two ODIs scheduled for 5 and 7 August at Bready and support across the lead-up fixtures in Bready and Stormont.
- Director of high performance Graeme West said Trott’s familiarity with the Afghanistan team will help Ireland’s strategic planning and improve their 50-over preparation.
- Trott left his role as Afghanistan head coach in February 2026 after a four-year spell that included a run to the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finals and he has prior coaching experience with England U19s, Warwickshire, Kent and Scotland.
- Media reports have linked Trott to the vacant England Test coach post but those suggestions are speculative and have not been confirmed by any official appointment.