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Trott mentioned there was a rawness to the crew when he took over in 2022 however they’ve grown with expertise.
Afghanistan pulled off an exhilarating 8-run win in Lahore to knock out England from the Champions Trophy 2025 (AP)
Afghanistan’s performances on the ODI and T20 World Cups imply there isn’t any likelihood of Australia taking them evenly in Friday’s Champions Trophy 2025 match, significantly with a spot within the semi-finals on the road, coach Jonathan Trott mentioned.
Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in Lahore on Wednesday to remain within the hunt for a berth within the final 4, underlining their power in limited-overs cricket.
Trott’s aspect beat England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to complete sixth on the 50-overs World Cup in 2023 and adopted that up by making the semi-finals of the T20 version final yr, beating Australia alongside the way in which.
“It’s all on the road, and since I’ve been coach we’ve performed in opposition to Australia thrice and we’ve been within the recreation in every of these video games,” former England batter Trott instructed reporters.
“We should always take a variety of confidence from that … definitely what occurred within the World Cup, T20 World Cup, and I say this to the gamers as properly, that Afghanistan’s by no means going to be taken evenly ever once more.
“We’ve bought to be ready as a result of I do know Australia aren’t going to take us evenly. Prior to now, maybe individuals would have seen the fixture and thought it was a bit of bit simpler than enjoying a historic check nation.
“On this format, in these situations, I don’t see that. Each recreation that we play goes to be aggressive, and each recreation we go into I anticipate to win.”
Trott mentioned the crew was uncooked when he took over in 2022, however they’ve grown with expertise.
“I’m fairly an bold sort of man, and I’m bold with these gifted gamers,” he added.
“Who is aware of what we are able to obtain.”
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