The recent escalation in the Middle East has raised concerns that Pakistan’s cricket tour to Sri Lanka and Afghanistan may be postponed. According to Sri Lankan media, the series has been put on hold due to the ongoing tensions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has reportedly informed the Afghanistan Cricket Board about the postponement of the series.
The White Ball series was scheduled to take place from March 13 to 25. In a press conference in Lahore, Pakistani batsman Mohammad Rizwan said that Pakistan has players with experience of playing in Bangladesh. Former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir responded to Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif’s comments by saying that he earned his place in the team through his performance, not just fielding.
The President and Prime Minister of Pakistan have congratulated the national hockey team on qualifying for the World Cup after a long hiatus. The ICC T20 World Cup final will be played between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. The T20 cricket teams have also been affected by the Middle East crisis.
The National T20 Cup, which features 10 regional teams, is set to begin in Peshawar from March 8. Pakistan has qualified for the Hockey World Cup 2026. Iranian women footballers protested the Iranian national anthem before a match against Australia, saying they would not sing the anthem until the country’s armed forces are free.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that a closing ceremony will be held before the T20 World Cup final. Pakistan’s Shahinaz have made their way back home. According to sources, the Pakistan Shahinaz squad will depart from Dubai on March 8. Salman Liaquat will join the Pakistan cricket team for the first time as a security officer. Star batsman Babar Azam has been included in the Lahore Whites squad. I have come to know that Pakistani players have been fined for their behavior after the T20 World Cup. Former Australian cricketer attributes the team’s inability to travel to the Middle East crisis and blocked air routes.
The West Indies team is still in India, having not traveled back to their home country since the World Cup. In the second semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, England has chosen to bat first against India after winning the toss. Iranian forces have said they will not attack countries that do not allow the US to use their airspace for a potential attack on Iran. Israeli Defence Minister has said that the Lebanese government must follow their instructions before they carry out further actions. The UAE Ministry of Defense has said that their defense system has intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on the same day. The Middle East crisis has caused widespread war in the region, forcing Emirati traders to sell gold at subsidized rates.
