Afghanistan excel in exile at World Cup even if semi-final eludes them They may not have been able to progress but it has been a breakout tournament for Hashmatullah Shahidi’s nomadic side The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023
Missed chances cost us game vs Australia: Jonathan Trott MUMBAI: Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott was left to rue his side's sloppy fielding after a magnificent Glenn Maxwell double century handed his team a scarcely believable three-wicket loss on Tuesday night. The Times of India · Nov 9, 2023
Wish we could have put fielders in the stands for Maxwell: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott lamented an ordinary fielding effort and wished there was a rule to station fielders in the stands as Glenn Maxwell's brutal shots kept soaring. Trott admitted his team didn't have the right mindset and conceded they couldn't do much to stop Maxwell's double century. The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
Don't count Afghanistan out yet, says coach Trott Despite 3-wicket loss to Australia, Jonathan Trott believes Afghanistan can still reach semis, citing past successes. Maxwell's 201* snatched victory, but Trott says Afghans should have had him out earlier. Afghans have won 4 of 8 matches, more than in previous WCs. The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023
'It's a bitter pill to swallow': Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott after Australia snatch victory NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's coach, Jonathan Trott, described Glenn Maxwell's phenomenal double century as a "bitter pill to swallow" as Australia executed a remarkable comeback to deny Afghanistan a significant World Cup victory. The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023
Women’s rights row hangs over Australia-Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match Afghanistan play a rare match against Australia, who have cancelled fixtures over the Taliban’s policies on women. Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2023
World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan has made the cricket world sit up and take note Afghanistan's 2023 World Cup journey has been a fairytale. From being an also-ran to punching above its weight, the team has won against three former World Cup champions. With a consistent team selection, quality spin quartet, and top-six batting, Afghanistan has emerged as a threat. Its success is due to… The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023
Afghanistan's success in World Cup has a lot to do with Ajay Jadeja's knowledge, says Gulbadin Naib NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have significantly benefited from the guidance of former Indian all-rounder Ajay Jadeja during their World Cup campaign. The Asian team, currently holding the sixth position and aiming for a spot in the semi-finals, is preparing to face Australia in their upcoming match in Mumbai. The Times of India · Nov 5, 2023
India game gave us a bit of confidence, says Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott NEW DELHI: In the midst of a compelling World Cup campaign, Afghanistan's cricket team is gaining confidence despite a recent loss to India. Head coach Jonathan Trott sees this defeat as a pivotal moment, affirming that his squad is starting to believe they can win and dominate games. The Times of India · Nov 4, 2023
Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs NED | India game was the turning point: Jonathan Trott Neth. coach Cook blames run outs for loss to Afghanistan; Afghan coach Trott sees India match as turning point; Afghan team to face Aus & S.Africa in last two matches, focusing on own game. The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023
Trott credits Ajay Jadeja for Afghanistan's power show in World Cup Afghanistan's success in WC due to Ajay Jadeja's mentorship; Trott lauds him for keeping team in high spirits. His presence made job easier. Pitch re-laid at Ekana stadium, nullifying home advantage. Afghans have won against big teams, ready for Dutch challenge. The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023
Jonathan Trott lends method to Afghan madness in incredible World Cup story NEW DELHI: The narrative of the 2023 World Cup has been significantly influenced by Afghanistan's remarkable performance, and Jonathan Trott, the former England batsman, is credited as the mastermind behind their success. The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023
ICC World Cup: Coach Jonathan Trott wants Afghanistan batters to score centuries NEW DELHI: Afghanistan, under the guidance of head coach Jonathan Trott, are gaining recognition for their composed and collective batting performances in the ongoing World Cup; but Trott has set a new challenge for his players in their next three games: someone needs to bat deep and score a century. The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023
Score a hundred: Jonathan Trott sets next target for Afghanistan batters Afghanistan have defeated 3 former World Cup champions in ODI World Cup 2023. Now, head coach Trott is motivating players to break down the target into smaller goals and score a century The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023 "Chase against Pakistan gave us....": Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi NEW DELHI: Following their comfortable victory over Sri Lanka in a World Cup match on Monday, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi credited his team's confidence to their previous successful run chase against Pakistan.
The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023 World Cup: Afghanistan savour special win over Pakistan and look ahead to scripting more history CHENNAI: Six-year-old Mikhail, donning an oversized Rashid Khan jersey, soaked in the sweat of the superstar himself, walked into the press-conference room on Monday night. The little Afghan boy, who lives in Dubai, had flown down to Chennai just to see his heroes play and he will be going back…
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Pakistan: Will be a disservice if we label this an upset, says Jonathan Trott CHENNAI: The lap of honour at the end of it said it all. The Afghan team wanted to soak every moment of the magnificent triumph that had eluded them for over a decade and the Chennai crowd presented them with a truly special one.
The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023 'Sky's the limit': Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott praises young stars after stunning victory over Pakistan NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan cricket team's coach, Jonathan Trott, expressed his belief in the boundless potential of the young stars who dazzled and triumphed over Pakistan in a memorable Cricket World Cup clash on Monday.
The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023 ICC World Cup: PAK vs AFG | This win will give batters a sense of self-confidence, says Trott Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in one-day internationals, with coach Jonathan Trott praising the team's passion and performance. Trott credited the openers for setting up the victory, and Rahmat Shah's unbeaten 77 for anchoring the chase. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam felt his team's bowlers and fielders did not…
The Times of India · Oct 23, 2023 ICC World Cup: Rivalry with Pakistan excites Afghanistan CHENNAI: Its seeds sown a little over a decade ago, the Pakistan-Afghanistan rivalry in international cricket often flies under the radar. Still in its early days, it has all the ingredients, barring healthy head-to-head statistics, to propel itself to the next level – world-class operators, nail-biting finishes, on-field drama that…
The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023 AFG vs PAK | Neighbours’ rivalry lends an element of intrigue to the contest Rivalry between Pakistan and Afghanistan in cricket is gaining traction. Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes it excites players and both teams respect each other, yet are desperate to win. Spinners could be key in Monday's match, but Trott says all players must contribute. Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is confident, citing their…
The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023 ICC World Cup | Afghanistan coach Trott hopeful of win against under-pressure Pakistan ICC Cricket world Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Pakistan match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on October 23, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 19, 2023 ICC World Cup: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott disheartened by fielding lapses against New Zealand NEW DELHI: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott expressed his disappointment at his team's fielding performance in their ICC World Cup game against New Zealand. He believed that Afghanistan could have given New Zealand a tougher challenge if they had not dropped several catches during the match.
The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023 Cricket World Cup 2023 AFG vs NZ | We couldn’t put pressure on the Kiwis for long: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott New Zealand's clinical performance puts them on top of the table. Azmatullah Omarzai provided a silver lining for Afghanistan with two wickets and battling with the bat. Mitchell Santner became the second Kiwi spinner to take 100 ODI scalps. Pitch aided spinners in second innings. Trott credits NZ for performance,…
Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023 Five biggest upsets at the ICC Cricket World Cup A look at some of the biggest upsets in the history of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.