Afghanistan's Head Coach

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Jonathan Trott is the current head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team (Source:@acb_190,x.com)Jonathan Trott is the current head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team (Source:@acb_190,x.com)

Since stepping onto the international stage, Afghanistan’s cricket team has undergone a remarkable transformation. Seasoned international head coaches have powered their journey over the years. From an associate member of the ICC to a full member capable of competing in all formats, Afghanistan’s rapid growth has been a story of both determination and smart mentorship. 

The developments in Afghanistan’s cricket can be attributed to the guidance of experienced head coaches who introduced techniques, strategic thinking, and the professionalism needed to compete at the highest level. Having said all this, let's take a look at the list of Afghanistan's head coaches in this article.

Who Is Afghanistan’s Cricket Team Head Coach, Jonathan Trott?

Afghanistan has shown remarkable progress under Jonathan Trott (Source:@mufaddal_vohra,x.com)Afghanistan has shown remarkable progress under Jonathan Trott (Source:@mufaddal_vohra,x.com)

It is important to mention that Jonathan Trott was appointed as the head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team in July 2022 and will continue his tenure till 2025. 

Trott has played a pivotal role in reshaping Afghanistan’s cricket team, particularly in the white-ball formats. The former England player, known for his composed nature and profound understanding of the game, has brought a structured and adaptable coaching philosophy to the Afghan side. Under his constant guidance and leadership, the Afghan team has reached new heights and achieved notable successes. 

One of the most memorable wins for the team was Afghanistan's first-ever World Cup semi-final appearance after defeating New Zealand and Australia in the Group and Super-Eights stages of the World Cup T20 2024.

What Is Afghanistan Cricket Head Coach's Salary?

The salary of Afghanistan cricket head coaches is not mentioned publicly. In 2020, the board faced financial problems, so they had to cut the salaries of the staff by 25%. According to several reports, in 2016, when Inzamam-ul-Haq departed, he used to receive 4 lakhs.

List Of Last 5 Afghanistan’s Head Coaches

Name
Tenure
Nationality
Kabir Khan2008-10Pakistan
Rashid Latif2010-11Pakistan
Kabir Khan2011-14Pakistan
Andy Moles2014-15England
Inzamam-ul-Haq2015-16Pakistan
Jonathan Trott2022- PresentEngland

FAQs: Afghanistan Cricket Team Head Coach

Q.1. Who is the head coach of Afghanistan?

Answer: Former England cricketer, Jonathan Trott is the current head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team.

Q.2 Who is the batting coach of Afghanistan in 2025?

Answer: Jonathan Trott is the head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team.There is no specific batting coach mentioned for 2025 season.

Q.2 Who are the coaching staff of the Afghanistan cricket team?

Answer: Apart from Jonathan  Trott, the Afghanistan coaching staff include Assistant Coach: Raees Ahmadzai, Bowling Coach: Hamid Hassan and Fielding Coach: Shane McDermott.

Q.3 Who Is The CEO Of Afghanistan Cricket Board?

Answer: Naseeb Khan is the the CEO of Afghanistan Cricket Board. 

Q.4. Is Ajay Jadeja coaching Afghanistan?

Answer: Ajay Jadeja has worked with Afghanistan as their mentor for the World Cup 2023. But currently he is not associated with the side.