with Asia Cup 2025 just around the corner, Afghanistan They are leaving no stone unturned in their preparation. The team, which is often influenced by the spirit of its fight on the global stage, is eager to strengthen every aspect of its game. In bid to increase fielding standards, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Has brought fresh expertise for his coaching staff.
Afghanistan appoints a new fielding coach before the Asia Cup 2025
On Wednesday (August 27), ACB confirmed the previous appointment Ireland international John Muni As the new fielding coach of the national side. This is a return to Muni, which previously worked with the Afghan team between 2018 and 2019. He replaces Shane macadarmotWhich has since joined Pakistan’s coaching setup.
Money’s credibility is notable – he was depicted at 91 internationally for Ireland, including three ICC Cricket World Cup and two T20 World Cups. His coaching journey has also been equally diverse, not only worked with Afghanistan, but also with it West indies With 2019 and recently Ireland womenSide of. Armed with several ECB coaching certificates, Muni is expected to inject discipline and modern training methods in Afghanistan’s fielding unit.
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Muni with Australian Physiotherapist Nirmalan Thanbalasingam Backrooms have also joined the staff. With a strong background in sports science and physiotherapy, Thanbalasingam has worked with it before Sri Lanka Cricket, Sydney Thunder, Rangpur Riders, and desert wipers recently in LT20. His appointment underlines Afghanistan’s intentions to prioritize the player fitness and injury management before an important year.
High expectations from Afghan side in Asia Cup
Afghanistan are currently organizing a preparation camp in Abu Dhabi as they are ready for a Tri-Nation T20I series Pakistan And this UAE Before going to the Asia Cup. With new additions to assistant employees, expectations from fans are increasing. The team has proved its subtlety against top sides in recent years, and with improvement in fielding standards and fitness levels, Afghan supporters hope that the team may make a strong statement in the Asia Cup 2025.
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