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‘Franchise cricket isn’t as rewarding’: Jonathan Trott on Lions pride and England ambitions

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What happened

Former Test batter and Afghanistan coach is taking the Lions abroad and is telling his players to ‘be smart’ Jonathan Trott pretty much entered Ashes folklore from the outset, scoring a series-winning century on his Test debut at the Oval back in 2009.

Key facts

  • Former Test batter and Afghanistan coach is taking the Lions abroad and is telling his players to ‘be smart’ Jonathan Trott pretty much entered Ashes folklore from the outset, scoring a series-winning century on his Test debut at the Oval back in 2009.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:51 UTC.

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