Thought of underdogs within the event, Afghanistan have achieved exceptional wins in opposition to sturdy groups, together with defending champions England, 1992 winners Pakistan and 1996 champions Sri Lanka.
In a press convention following Afghanistan’s seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, Trott emphasised the significance of a batter scoring a century.
He acknowledged, “No one has obtained 100 thus far but, in order that’s the subsequent problem. Somebody accepts duty and bats for an extended time period and makes positive we get 100.”
Whereas gamers like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah have come near centuries, they have not but reached the three-figure mark within the ongoing World Cup.
Trott defined, “You see, loads of tons of are scored within the event. That is the subsequent frontier, the subsequent barrier. Gurbaz has scored just a few tons of just lately, Ibrahim has. The center order is in type, 3-4-5-6, as properly. That is the subsequent problem, and I’ve little doubt that the gamers will be capable to obtain it sooner or later. Hopefully, it begins with the subsequent recreation.”
Afghanistan, identified for his or her potent bowling assault, have historically been extra comfy defending totals. Nonetheless, their current performances have proven maturity as they’ve efficiently chased targets in back-to-back victories.
Trott highlighted the group’s onerous work on their batting and basic elements of the sport, together with gamers’ rising confidence of their talents.
“The way in which that we practice, the best way we take into consideration our cricket, definitely with batting, the best way that we settle for duty at occasions as properly, I believe you are beginning to see hopefully not the penny drop, however we’re beginning to see additionally the arrogance within the gamers, in their very own potential,” stated Trott.
Afghanistan’s victory in opposition to Sri Lanka has propelled them to the fifth spot within the standings. They’ve matches developing in opposition to the Netherlands, Australia and South Africa.
Trott concluded, “I hope that the gamers realise the strides they’ve made in these matches, however there’s nonetheless further room for enchancment with bat, ball and within the subject. There’re nonetheless three video games to go. However we’ll definitely get pleasure from tonight’s (Monday) victory in opposition to an excellent Sri Lankan aspect, who just lately received the T20 Asia Cup (2022). They have been within the closing of the ODI Asia Cup (in September). So actually completely happy.”
(With PTI inputs)
