Afghanistan Cricket Board Denies Rumors of Withdrawing from Pakistan Tri-Series

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has released an official statement to clarify the team’s position regarding the upcoming tri-nation T20I series scheduled to be held in Pakistan next month. The ACB strongly denied all social media rumours claiming that Afghanistan would skip the event, calling such reports “completely baseless and misleading.” The board emphasized that the national team has made no such decision and remains fully committed to taking part in the series.

According to reliable sources within the ACB, Afghanistan has not withdrawn from the tri-nation series that features Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. Preparations for the tournament are continuing smoothly, with the board confirming that the players and coaching staff are focused on their training and upcoming fixtures. The ACB assured fans that the team’s participation remains “on schedule and on track.”

In recent days, social media platforms have been filled with speculation about Afghanistan’s possible withdrawal from the series in Pakistan. These rumours come in the wake of reported tensions following the 2025 Asia Cup, which has allegedly caused divisions within the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Some reports suggest that Afghanistan has developed closer cricketing ties with India, while Sri Lanka is believed to be leaning toward Pakistan. Analysts believe this emerging rivalry within the ACC could influence future bilateral and regional series among these cricketing nations.

Responding to these developments, the ACB expressed serious concern over the spread of false and misleading information online. The board urged cricket fans, journalists, and media outlets to verify news only through the ACB’s official channels. It reminded everyone that only official statements from the board should be considered authentic sources of information about the team’s schedule, travel plans, and tournament participation.

At present, the Afghanistan cricket team is engaged in a bilateral series against Bangladesh, after which they will face Zimbabwe. Once those matches conclude, the team will head to Pakistan to compete in the tri-nation T20I series in November. The ACB believes the event will serve as excellent preparation for all three teams—Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan—as they gear up for next year’s ICC T20 World Cup.

Overall, the ACB’s clarification aims to put an end to unnecessary speculation and assure fans that Afghanistan’s cricket calendar remains unchanged. The board reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong cricketing relations with all nations and to providing its players with opportunities to compete at the highest level ahead of major global tournaments.

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