The Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka white ball series in the UAE has been postponed indefinitely, just days before it was scheduled to begin. The six match tour was originally planned from March 13 to March 25, 2026, with three T20Is in Sharjah and three ODIs in Dubai. However, rising tensions and military conflict in West Asia and the Middle East have disrupted travel routes and regional stability, forcing both cricket boards to delay the tour.
The postponement comes shortly after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where both teams had participated, and the series was expected to be an important bilateral assignment for the two Asian sides.
Why Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Series Was Postponed
The Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka series was postponed because of the ongoing military conflict in West Asia, which has created serious travel and security concerns across the region.
The matches were scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates, but the current crisis has affected airspace routes and international travel in nearby areas. According to reports, both the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) agreed that the tour could not go ahead under the present situation.
Although no official joint statement has been issued yet, discussions between the two boards indicate that relocating the series to another country is also unlikely due to tight international schedules and logistical challenges.
The tour was supposed to begin with three T20I matches in Sharjah on March 13, 15, and 17, followed by three ODIs in Dubai on March 20, 22, and 25.
When Could the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Series Happen Now?
As of now, new dates for the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka white ball series have not been announced. Both cricket boards are expected to review the international calendar once the situation in West Asia improves.
Finding a new window could take time because the global cricket calendar is already packed with ICC tournaments, bilateral tours, and domestic leagues. The postponed series may be rescheduled later in 2026 or during a future available slot if both teams can adjust their schedules.
Once the Afghanistan Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket confirm a revised schedule, the updated fixtures and venues are expected to be announced officially.
