Former England batter Jonathan Trott has been roped in as a consultant for a short-term stint with the Ireland senior men’s team. Cricket Ireland confirmed the appointment on Tuesday, July 14.
His consultancy role will last 14 days, beginning next week, and will focus on supporting Ireland’s preparations for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. He will be with the team for the first two ODIs of the series next month in Ireland.
Cricket Ireland High Performance Director Graeme West said: “The series against Afghanistan is critical to Ireland’s preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in early 2027.
“This is a rare opportunity to bring a world-class coach into the senior team environment, offering a wealth of current knowledge on the opposition.
“Having worked with the Afghanistan squad, Jonathan is perfectly placed to support our strategic planning for the series, providing our players and staff with a new perspective, while expanding their skills, knowledge and understanding of 50-over cricket.
“Jonathan’s value extends beyond player development. Once he joins the training camp, he will be able to share his wide range of leadership experiences with the coaching staff, outlining his philosophy on working with world-class players and his methodology for managing an international team.”
Trott’s appointment ahead of the Afghanistan series is a tactical move, given that he has worked with the Afghanistan team for the past four years.
Ireland will kickstart the five-match home ODI series against Afghanistan on August 5.
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