Afghanistan Coach Trott Heartbroken by Close Defeats, Cites Tough Group & SA Fielding

• Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott expressed heartbreak after losing to South Africa in a double Super Over at the T20 World Cup.
• Trott acknowledged South Africa's superior fielding exposed his team's weaknesses, highlighting run-outs and boundary catches.
• He noted that Afghanistan was placed in a tough group and had previously suffered a close defeat to New Zealand.
• Despite the loss, Trott urged his team to be proud of their performance and focus on improvements.
• Trott, who led Afghanistan to the T20 World Cup semifinals and ODI World Cup quarterfinals, is leaving after this tournament but deferred comments until then.