- The planned white-ball series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan has been canceled. The matches were scheduled from March 13 to March 25 in the United Arab Emirates. The situation in West Asia created dangerous security conditions which made it difficult for people to travel and businesses to operate.
- The Sri Lanka Cricket representative provided an explanation for their decision. The official stated that the war situation in the region disrupted normal flight movement. The travel difficulties became a problem which both teams needed to address. The cricket boards canceled the series because of this particular situation.
Original Match Schedule
- The tour included two formats of white-ball cricket.
- The Sharjah matches started on March 13 with three scheduled T20 matches.
- The Three One Day International matches were scheduled for March 20, 22, and 25.
- The series faced organization challenges because of existing geopolitical tensions. The travel restrictions combined with the restricted flight operations created a situation which brought uncertainty. The officials determined that match hosting under these circumstances would not succeed.
International Cricket Travel Faces Disruptions From Air Travel Problems
- Air travel disruptions have already affected international cricket teams. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup saw multiple teams encounter delays when they tried to return home. The same travel challenges have now influenced the cancellation of the Sri Lanka–Afghanistan series.
- The cricket boards will assess the situation at a future time. The development of a new schedule will occur when travel conditions reach their improved state.
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