Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka cricket series called off due to Iran war
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Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Sri Lanka has indefinitely postponed its six-match cricket series against Afghanistan, scheduled to begin this week in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The series, consisting of three T20 internationals in Sharjah and three one-day internationals in Dubai, was cancelled due to disrupted flights and regional fighting following attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, and retaliatory strikes from Tehran. This would have been the first time Afghanistan hosted Sri Lanka for a bilateral series, as Afghanistan typically plays its home matches in India or the UAE. Separately, Sri Lanka Cricket announced Gary Kirsten as their new coach, replacing Sanath Jayasuriya, with Kirsten's two-year contract starting on April 15.
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