Thursday Mar 26, 2026
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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that the Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka bilateral series, originally scheduled to commence on 13 March in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been rescheduled to the last quarter of 2026 due to logistical challenges, including flight constraints arising from the ongoing regional situation.
The series, which was to mark the first occasion of Afghanistan hosting Sri Lanka, was scheduled to feature six white-ball matches. The three T20 International matches were planned to be staged at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium (SCS) on 13, 15, and 17 March, followed by three ODIs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on 20, 22, and 25 March.
Following the receipt of the required sanction from the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), preparations had been finalised for hosting the matches across the two venues. However, in early March, unforeseen developments created logistical constraints that affected travel arrangements and operational planning for the series.
To address the situation, the ACB held a series of consultations with key stakeholders, including the ECB, SCS, and DICS. A joint meeting convened by the ACB on 4 March resulted in a recommendation to monitor the situation and reassess by 6 March, in the hope that conditions would improve. A subsequent follow-up meeting on 7 March recommended waiting until 9 March before making a final determination.
Despite the collective efforts of all parties to proceed with the event as planned, the logistical challenges remained beyond operational control, leading to the decision to postpone the series and explore rescheduling options.
Throughout this process, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) was kept fully informed, and the decision to postpone the series was made in consultation and with the consent of SLC.
The preferred venue for the rescheduled series remains the UAE, and the new dates will be announced in due course following further coordination between the respective Boards and stakeholders.
The ACB extended its sincere appreciation to the ECB, SCS, DICS, and SLC for their continued cooperation and support in addressing this matter and safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.
The ACB remains committed to delivering the series at the earliest suitable opportunity and to continuing its strong cricketing relationship with SLC.
