Zimbabwe to play tri-series in Pakistan after Afghanistan's exit

Zimbabwe to play tri-series in Pakistan after Afghanistan’s exit

October 18, 2025

in Cricket

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Forward of Pakistan’s upcoming T20I tri-series, Zimbabwe has been confirmed because the alternative for Afghanistan, who withdrew following a tragic incident of their dwelling nation. The tri-series, which additionally options Sri Lanka, might be held from November 17 to 29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) introduced its withdrawal from the match after three native cricketers misplaced their lives in what was alleged to be a cross-border assault within the Urgun district of Paktika province. The ACB expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it an awesome loss for the Afghan sporting group. The board mentioned the gamers, recognized as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, had been getting back from a pleasant match in Sharana after they had been focused.

“On this heartbreaking incident, three gamers (Kabeer, Sibghatullah and Haroon) alongside 5 different fellow countrymen from Urgun District had been martyred, and 7 others had been injured. The gamers had earlier traveled to Sharana, the capital of Paktika province, to take part in a pleasant cricket match. After returning dwelling to Urgun, they had been focused throughout a gathering,” the Board mentioned as quoted by The Indian Categorical.

“In response to this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has determined to withdraw from collaborating within the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Collection involving Pakistan, scheduled to be performed in late November,” the board introduced its resolution.

Whereas the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shunned commenting immediately on the delicate problem, it confirmed that the collection would proceed as deliberate, with Zimbabwe stepping in to fill Afghanistan’s spot.

The collection will start with Pakistan going through Zimbabwe on November 17 on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, adopted by Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe on the similar venue on November 19. The remaining fixtures, together with the ultimate on November 29, might be hosted at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.