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Afghanistan-Sri Lanka Series Faces Indefinite Postponement Amid West Asia Tensions
- Sri Lanka and Afghanistan called off their six-match white-ball cricket series in the UAE due to unsafe conditions from escalating military conflict in West Asia, disrupting plans for three T20 internationals and three ODIs across Sharjah and Dubai.
- The series would have been Afghanistan's first under new captain Ibrahim Zadran, with matches scheduled between March 13 to 25, but escalating tensions and disrupted airspace made staging the tour impossible.
- Both cricket boards agreed the series cannot proceed as planned and are discussing alternative arrangements, though rescheduling is challenging due to tight schedules and travel complications.
- The West Asia conflict has caused flight disruptions and delayed travel plans for other cricket teams, including West Indies and South Africa, and affected other cricket events in the region.
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Sri Lanka cancel Afghanistan white-ball tour due to West Asia conflict
Sri Lanka’s white-ball tour of Afghanistan in the UAE has been postponed indefinitely due to escalating conflict in West Asia. Disrupted flights, security concerns and regional tensions forced both boards to pull the plug.
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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka white-ball series set to be postponed due to West Asia war
The planned UAE white-ball series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka is set for indefinite postponement amid the West Asia conflict. The governing bodies are yet to comment on the matter but they are left with no choice as travelling remains complicated at this point.
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