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Afghanistan's spectacular run on the T20 World Cup 2024 ended on the last hurdle because the Rashid Khan-led aspect suffered a 9-wicket defeat in opposition to South Africa in Trinidad. Opting to bat first, Afghanistan may solely handle 56 runs, their lowest rating in T20Is and likewise the bottom in T20 World Cup historical past. After Afghanistan's marketing campaign within the competitors ended on Wednesday, head coach Jonathan Trott expressed his anger on the ICC, saying it wasn't even an “even contest”.
Chatting with the media on the post-match press convention, Trott mentioned that though he didn’t need to get himself into any bother, he wished to spotlight the poor nature of the pitch, which was ready for a giant match just like the World Cup semi-final.
“I don't need to get myself into bother. However I additionally don't need to sound like I'm 'bitter grapes', however this isn’t a pitch you’d need to play a World Cup semi-final on. Plain and easy. It needs to be a good contest. I'm not saying it needs to be fully flat with no spin and no seam motion, you shouldn't have to fret about batsmen stepping up and having the ball go over their head. It is best to have the arrogance to get out of the road or use your abilities. And T20 is about attacking, scoring runs and taking wickets. Not about surviving,” Trott mentioned in the course of the press convention.
Trott wished the pitch to learn each his workforce and South Africa. Nevertheless, he feels his workforce suffered as a result of a pitch that was extra favorable to the opposition.
“If the opposition bowls nicely and places you in a superb place via their talent set, they don't have any points. Then it's all about adapting.”
“If we had bowled like South Africa, you can have seen a distinct second half,” he mentioned whereas chatting with media individuals.
Regardless of the loss to South Africa, Afghanistan can maintain their heads excessive, as they’ve made their mark within the event and elevated their standing as an elite workforce.
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