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Jonathan Trott sparked laughter at the pre-match press conference by mistakenly claiming Bangladesh had won the Asia Cup, before admitting his blunder. He later praised Bangladesh's match-winners and said Afghanistan's week-long break would help them recharge.

Afghanistan won their opening Asia Cup match against Hong Kong but showed inconsistency in performance. Coach Jonathan Trott warned that individual brilliance won't suffice against stronger teams ahead.

Asia Cup 2025: After their success in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan have evolved from being mere challengers to genuine contenders for the ACC Asia Men's T20 Cup, which begins on September 9.