Afghanistan’s three-match ODI series against Pakistan has been postponed indefinitely after talks between the two boards concluded that logistical challenges were making it tough for the Afghanistan contingent to travel to Sri Lanka and the situation in Afghanistan would not have left their players in a good mental space. The PCB also tweeted that both boards will try to reschedule the series for 2022.
Afghanistan’s 3 Match ODI Series Against Pakistan Postponed Indefinitely For Disruptions Of Flight In Kabul And Increased Covid-19 Cases In Sri Lanka
The Pakistan Cricket Board and Afghanistan Cricket Board have mutually agreed to postpone next month’s three-ODI series, which was scheduled in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. The two boards have agreed that the series, which was planned from 1-8 September, will be rescheduled for 2022.
The ACB had contacted the PCB on Monday evening, requesting to postpone the series for 2022 citing disruption of flight operations in Kabul, increased Covid-19 cases in Sri Lanka, the mental health of their players, and non-availability of broadcast equipment.
PCB Director International Zakir Khan: “We have worked very closely with the ACB to make this series happen and were keen to play them in the inaugural bilateral series, but we understand their challenges and have, therefore, agreed to reschedule the series for 2022.”
“The PCB historically enjoys an excellent relationship with the ACB and will do everything to ensure the series is played in 2022 as it is critical for both the sides in terms of direct qualification for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.”
Afghanistan’s 17-member squad for the tour had assembled in Kabul last week to train amid the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Pakistan has, however, delayed the announcement of their squad – which was originally set to happen on August 21 – because of a lack of clarity around the tour.
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Afghanistan And Pakistan Have Played Against Each Other In 4 ODIs
On Sunday, Azizullah Fazli was reappointed as the new chairman of the ACB. Azizullah Fazli has already served one term as ACB chairman, from his appointment in September 2018 – following the resignation of Atif Mashal – until July 2019, when he was replaced by Farhan Yusufzai following Afghanistan’s bottom-placed finish at the 2019 World Cup in England. His appointment came a week after the Taliban seized control over Kabul and the collapse of the Ashraf Ghani government.
Afghanistan and Pakistan have played 4 ODIs against each other. Pakistan has won all of them. Their last match came in the 2019 World Cup.