Former Kent coach Jonathan Trott is now head coach of Afghanistan – who stun England at the Cricket World Cup in Delhi, India
A former Kent coach helped guide Afghanistan to a major group-stage Cricket World Cup shock win over England on Sunday.
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"It's Not Just Cricket That Guys Are Playing For": Afghanistan Coach Jonathan Trott After Win Over England
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes Sunday's World Cup win over England will "encourage boys and girls" to take up cricket even though the country's Taliban rulers ban women from playing sport. The 69-run victory will be regarded as one of the biggest shocks in the history of the tournament as Afghanistan ended a 14-match World Cup losing streak. "It's not just cricket that the guys are playing for," said Trott, who recognised the significance of a win for a nation reeling from recent earthquakes and the Taliban's fractious international relations.
Win over England can kick-start Afghanistan cricket: Trott
Afghanistan's remarkable 69-run win over defending champions England at the World Cup will give them the belief they can go toe-to-toe with cricket's leading nations for years to come, coach Jonathan Trott said.
"This Win Will Encourage Boys And Girls In Afghanistan To Pick Up A Cricket Bat Or Ball": Coach Jonathan Trott
A proud Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott feels the famous upset win over defending champions England in the World Cup on Sunday will encourage more youngsters back home to play cricket. Afghanistan shocked England by 69 runs to pull off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. The win was Afghanistan's only victory over England in the ODIs. "The players know this win will bring smiles on the faces of the affected people back home. This win will also encourage boys and girls in Afghanistan to pick up a cricket bat or ball," said Trott, himself a former England player.
World Cup 2023: Afghanistan Stun England In Battle Of David vs Goliath
Afghanistan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup after they beat defending champions England by 69 runs in Delhi on Sunday. Afghanistan thus registered their first win over England in One-Day Internationals. Flamboyant opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a blistering 80 as Afghanistan, buoyed by some lusty late hitting, made 284 batting first. In reply, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman bagged three wickets a to help Afghanistan roll over England on a total of 215.
England suffer shock defeat to Afghanistan in World Cup
England's hopes of defending the World Cup suffered an almighty blow in Delhi, where underdogs Afghanistan pulled off a stunning upset to floor the 2019 champions.
Afghanistan coach Trott sees progress despite second World Cup defeat
NEW DELHI : Afghanistan lost their second successive World Cup game on Wednesday after an eight-wicket defeat by India but coach Jonathan Trott says they are making progress and have got to grips with conditions in Delhi where they play England next.
"Poor In My Opinion": Jos Buttler Criticises Dharamsala Outfield Ahead Of Cricket World Cup Match vs Bangladesh
England had a forgettable start to their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign as the defending champions faced a shocking nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the opening match. The Jos Buttler-led side posted a total of 282/9 in 50 overs but the Kiwis chased down the target in just 36.2 overs. England, who now eye redemption, will take on Bangladesh in their next World Cup match on Tuesday. Ahead of the match, England skipper Buttler expressed his concerns over Dharamsala's outfield.