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Toby Radford Named Afghanistan Batting Coach

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January 13, 2026
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Toby Radford Named Afghanistan Batting Coach
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Key Takeaways

  • 1๐Ÿ“Š Radford replaces Puttick, Ahmun added
  • 2๐Ÿ† One-year deals pre-T20 WC 2026
  • 3๐Ÿ’ก ECB Level 4 coach from Middlesex/Sussex
  • 4๐Ÿ”ฎ Targets WI T20Is Jan 19-22 in Dubai

"Meanwhile, Robert Ahmun has been appointed as the strength and conditioning coach"

Afghanistan Cricket Board ropes in Welsh maestro Toby Radford as batting coach, replacing Andrew Puttick, ahead of the West Indies T20I series. Robert Ahmun joins as strength coach, both on one-year deals for the T20 World Cup push.

Coaching Overhaul Targets WC Glory

Radford, ex-Middlesex and Sussex player with ECB Level 4 creds, brings firepower to Rashid Khan's squad. The trio heads to Dubai for T20Is on January 19, 21, 22โ€”final tune-up before India-Sri Lanka World Cup.

Afghan fans hope Radford unlocks Ibrahim Zadran-like consistency, blending technique with T20 aggression. This revamp eyes upsets against Team India in the marquee tournament.

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