Watch: ‘Under his guidance…’- Ibrahim Zadran dedicates ‘Player of the Match’ award to this post AFG vs CAN T20 WC 2026

The opening batter of the Afghanistan side, Ibrahim Zadran, has dedicated his ‘Player of the Match’ award to their head coach, Jonathan Trott, who ends his stint with the Asian side post their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and claimed a victory by 82 runs. 

Ibrahim Zadran contributed massively with a fine knock of unbeaten 95 runs in 56 balls at the opening spot at a strike rate of 169.54, smashing seven boundaries and five sixes, while Sediqullah Atal smashed 44 runs in 32 balls at a strike rate of 137.50, thanks to two fours and two sixes.

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“I would also like to dedicate this Player of the Match award to our coach, Jonathan Trott. I’ve learned so much from him - he has encouraged and supported not just me, but the entire team. Under his guidance, we’ve achieved a lot in international cricket and ICC events. This is his last day with us, and we will truly miss him. I wish him all the very best for the future.” Zadran expressed in the post-match presentation.

Ibrahim Zadran dedicates award to exiting coach Jonathan Trott

Since taking charge in July 2022, Trott has helped them to a sixth-placed finish in the 2023 ODI World Cup and made the semifinals of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The franchise leagues took note of their achievements, and Trott went on to work with Pretoria Capitals in 2024-25 and with Gulf Giants in 2025-26.  

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“I'm not going to let you put words in my mouth. But, you know, I've really enjoyed this. I don't know what the future holds. Maybe I have a couple of days off and see how it goes. And I look forward to seeing how the rest of the World Cup goes. I wish we were still here and able to play in the next round.” Trott expressed in the press conference.

Trott’s initial tenure was of 18 months and was given a 12-month extension in 2024 and again in 2025. He hopes to see more development in them, bringing more fast bowlers, ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Brief Scores: Afghanistan 200/4 (Ibrahim Zadran 95*, Sediquallh Atal 44, Jaskaran Singh 3/52) beat Canada 118/8 (Harsh Thaker 30, Mohammad Nabi 4/7) by 82 runs.