"Sri Lanka have indefinitely postponed a six-match limited-overs cricket series against Afghanistan that was due to start in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We had to cancel because of the flight situation and the ongoing fighting in the region."
"The teams were scheduled to play three T20 internationals in Sharjah on March 13, 15 and 17, and three one-day internationals in Dubai on March 20, 22 and 25. It would have been the first time that Afghanistan had hosted Sri Lanka for a bilateral series."
"Fighting has spread across the Middle East since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, with Tehran launching retaliatory strikes. The conflict has disrupted flights across the region, including in Dubai, where the airport was briefly closed as Iran fired drones and missiles at targets across the Gulf."
Sri Lanka cancelled a scheduled six-match limited-overs cricket series against Afghanistan in the UAE, citing flight disruptions and ongoing regional conflict. The series comprised three T20 internationals in Sharjah and three one-day internationals in Dubai, scheduled for mid to late March. This would have been Afghanistan's first bilateral series as host nation. Fighting escalated across the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, with Iranian retaliatory strikes disrupting regional flights, including temporary closure of Dubai airport. Additionally, Sri Lanka appointed former South African Test player Gary Kirsten as their new coach, beginning a two-year contract on April 15, replacing Sanath Jayasuriya who departed after the team's early T20 World Cup exit.
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