The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday (Oct 18) confirmed that its home tri-series in November will take place as planned, even though Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has decided to withdraw. The series is scheduled from Nov 17 to 29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The ACB pulled out after claiming that three young Afghan players and five civilians were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province, amid the ongoing border clashes between the two countries.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/in-the-aftermath-of-pakistani-strikes-afghan-cricket-board-hopes-other-cricket-boards-will-condemn-the-attack-1760773969180">In the aftermath of Pakistani strikes, Afghan cricket board hopes other cricket boards will condemn the attack</a>&nbsp;As reported by PTI, a senior PCB official said that the board is now exploring other teams to replace Afghanistan. Sri Lanka will continue to be part of the tri-series.&nbsp;“The Tri-Series will progress as scheduled even after Afghanistan’s withdrawal. We are looking at a replacement team and once finalised, the announcement will be made. The Tri-Series features a third team in Sri Lanka so it is on from 17th November,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cricket-rashid-khan-condemns-pakistan-airstrikes-that-killed-3-afghan-cricketers-pakistan-afghanistan-war-1760754982646">Rashid Khan condemns Pakistan airstrikes that killed 3 Afghan cricketers</a>&nbsp;Afghanistan has not played any bilateral series with Pakistan since becoming a Test nation. However, before getting the full ICC status, Afghanistan’s A teams often toured Pakistan and many Afghan players used to train there. Earlier, Pakistan also allowed Afghan cricketers to take part in its domestic tournaments.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricketers-afghanistan-withdraws-from-tri-series-involving-pakistan-as-deadly-air-strikes-kill-three-cricketers-1760758200638">Afghanistan withdraws from tri-series involving Pakistan as deadly air strikes kill three cricketers</a>&nbsp;According to reports, the PCB’s cricket department is now considering inviting associate teams like Nepal and the UAE to replace Afghanistan in the upcoming tri-series, but their main goal is to include another Test-playing nation.&nbsp;Pakistan will also host Sri Lanka for a three-match bilateral T20I series from Nov 11 to 15.&nbsp;

PCB will go ahead with the November tri‑series in Rawalpindi and Lahore, even though the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) pulled out after an alleged Pakistani air‑strike in Paktika province

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday (Oct 18) confirmed that its home tri-series in November will take place as planned, even though Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has decided to withdraw. The series is scheduled from Nov 17 to 29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The ACB pulled out after claiming that three young Afghan players and five civilians were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province, amid the ongoing border clashes between the two countries. Also Read - In the aftermath of Pakistani strikes, Afghan cricket board hopes other cricket boards will condemn the attack As reported by PTI, a senior PCB official said that the board is now exploring other teams to replace Afghanistan. Sri Lanka will continue to be part of the tri-series. “The Tri-Series will progress as scheduled even after Afghanistan’s withdrawal. We are looking at a replacement team and once finalised, the announcement will be made. The Tri-Series features a third team in Sri Lanka so it is on from 17th November,” he said. Also Read - Rashid Khan condemns Pakistan airstrikes that killed 3 Afghan cricketers Afghanistan has not played any bilateral series with Pakistan since becoming a Test nation. However, before getting the full ICC status, Afghanistan’s A teams often toured Pakistan and many Afghan players used to train there. Earlier, Pakistan also allowed Afghan cricketers to take part in its domestic tournaments. Also Read - Afghanistan withdraws from tri-series involving Pakistan as deadly air strikes kill three cricketers According to reports, the PCB’s cricket department is now considering inviting associate teams like Nepal and the UAE to replace Afghanistan in the upcoming tri-series, but their main goal is to include another Test-playing nation. Pakistan will also host Sri Lanka for a three-match bilateral T20I series from Nov 11 to 15.

PCB will go ahead with the November tri‑series in Rawalpindi and Lahore, even though the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) pulled out after an alleged Pakistani air‑strike in Paktika province

PCB responds after Afghanistan withdraws from tri‑series amid border clashes

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) announced on Sunday (Sep 7) it will host a Twenty20 international tri-series with Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in November, as teams get ready for next year's World Cup.&nbsp;"The series has been organised to provide all teams with valuable preparation ahead of next year's Men's T20 World Cup, to be staged in India and Sri Lanka," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/blast-at-cricket-stadium-in-pakistan-kills-one-person-several-injured-police-1757180411352">Blast at cricket stadium in Pakistan kills one person, several injured: Police</a>&nbsp;The tri-series will begin on November 17 with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi stadium.&nbsp;This will be the first time Pakistan play neighbours Afghanistan in a T20I match on home soil, the PCB said.&nbsp;Afghanistan have played two one-day internationals in the Asia Cup 2023 and three in this year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan, but they involved opponents other than the home team.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-to-boycott-women-odi-world-cup-2025-opening-ceremony-in-india-report-1757164681460">Pakistan to boycott Women’s ODI World Cup opening ceremony in India – Report</a>&nbsp;Before the tri-series, Pakistan will host South Africa in a bilateral series of two Tests, three one-day internationals (ODIs) and as many T20Is from October 12 to November 8.<h3>Tri-series T20I schedule:</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>17 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi</li><li>19 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi</li><li>22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lahore</li><li>23 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Lahore</li><li>25 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Lahore</li><li>27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lahore</li><li>29 November – Final, Lahore</li></ul>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The T20I tri-series will begin on November 17 with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi stadium.

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) announced on Sunday (Sep 7) it will host a Twenty20 international tri-series with Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in November, as teams get ready for next year's World Cup. "The series has been organised to provide all teams with valuable preparation ahead of next year's Men's T20 World Cup, to be staged in India and Sri Lanka," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement. Also read | Blast at cricket stadium in Pakistan kills one person, several injured: Police The tri-series will begin on November 17 with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi stadium. This will be the first time Pakistan play neighbours Afghanistan in a T20I match on home soil, the PCB said. Afghanistan have played two one-day internationals in the Asia Cup 2023 and three in this year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan, but they involved opponents other than the home team. Read More | Pakistan to boycott Women’s ODI World Cup opening ceremony in India – Report Before the tri-series, Pakistan will host South Africa in a bilateral series of two Tests, three one-day internationals (ODIs) and as many T20Is from October 12 to November 8. Tri-series T20I schedule: 17 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi 19 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi 22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lahore 23 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Lahore 25 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Lahore 27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lahore 29 November – Final, Lahore Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

The T20I tri-series will begin on November 17 with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi stadium.

Pakistan to host Afghanistan, Sri Lanka for T20I tri-series in November; check schedule

Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday (Aug 24) led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and 2025 Asia Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates. Along with Khan, Afghanistan will have Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi in the spin department as they play their first Twenty20 internationals this year. The tri-series, also involving Pakistan and hosts the UAE, starts in Sharjah on Friday (Aug 29), while the eight-nation Asia Cup begins on September 9.&nbsp;The 19-year-old Ghazanfar has yet to play a T20I but has made rapid strides in domestic matches in that format and one-day internationals.&nbsp;Afghanistan lost in the semi-finals at last year's men's T20I World Cup in the United States and West Indies, but have not played a single T20I since the start of 2025.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virender-sehwag-recalls-telling-rahul-dravid-tell-your-coach-greg-chappell-not-to-come-near-me-know-behind-story-1755974761267">Sehwag recalls telling Rahul Dravid, ‘Tell your coach not to come near me’ - Know behind story</a>&nbsp;Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib are the fast-bowling options.&nbsp;&nbsp;Afghanistan face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday.&nbsp;For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.&nbsp;Afghanistan face Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on September 9.&nbsp;Afghanistan also announced a series of three one-day internationals and three T20Is with Bangladesh after the Asia Cup, also in the UAE.&nbsp;The T20Is are on October 2, 3 and 5 in Sharjah, while the ODIs will be played from 8-14 in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;Squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.&nbsp;

For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.

Fast-rising Afghanistan announced a spin-heavy squad on Sunday (Aug 24) led by Rashid Khan for the T20 tri-series and 2025 Asia Cup to be played in the United Arab Emirates. Along with Khan, Afghanistan will have Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi in the spin department as they play their first Twenty20 internationals this year. The tri-series, also involving Pakistan and hosts the UAE, starts in Sharjah on Friday (Aug 29), while the eight-nation Asia Cup begins on September 9. The 19-year-old Ghazanfar has yet to play a T20I but has made rapid strides in domestic matches in that format and one-day internationals. Afghanistan lost in the semi-finals at last year's men's T20I World Cup in the United States and West Indies, but have not played a single T20I since the start of 2025. Also read | Sehwag recalls telling Rahul Dravid, ‘Tell your coach not to come near me’ - Know behind story Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Azmatullah Omarzai and Gulbadin Naib are the fast-bowling options. Afghanistan face Pakistan in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday. For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A. Afghanistan face Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on September 9. Afghanistan also announced a series of three one-day internationals and three T20Is with Bangladesh after the Asia Cup, also in the UAE. The T20Is are on October 2, 3 and 5 in Sharjah, while the ODIs will be played from 8-14 in Abu Dhabi. Squad: Rashid Khan (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

For the Asia Cup, Afghanistan are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, while the defending champions India, Oman, Pakistan and the UAE are in Group A.

No more underdog Afghanistan pick spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup

Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will participate in a tri-series of Twenty20 international matches to tune up for next month's Asia Cup, followed by the World Cup next year.&nbsp;"The tri-series will feature teams from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the UAE from 29 August to 7 September at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karun-nair-shows-england-what-spirit-of-game-looks-like-social-media-lauds-india-batter-for-kind-gesture-watch-video-chris-woakes-1754032857541">IND vs ENG 2025: Karun Nair shows England what ‘spirit of game’ looks like; social media lauds India batter for kind gesture – WATCH</a>&nbsp;The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, it added.&nbsp;India and Sri Lanka will co-host the Twenty20 World Cup in February-March next year.&nbsp;The opening match of the tri-series tournament will be played between Afghanistan and Pakistan on August 29.&nbsp;Each team will play the others twice, giving all sides at least four matches before the top two teams qualify for the final, scheduled on September 7.<h3>Tournament schedule (all matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium)</h3>&nbsp;<ul><li>29 August&nbsp;– Afghanistan v Pakistan</li><li>30 August – UAE v Pakistan</li><li>1 September – UAE v Afghanistan</li><li>2 September – Pakistan v Afghanistan</li><li>4 September – Pakistan v UAE</li><li>5 September – Afghanistan v UAE</li><li>7 September – Final</li></ul>&nbsp;

The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will participate in a tri-series of Twenty20 international matches to tune up for next month's Asia Cup, followed by the World Cup next year. "The tri-series will feature teams from Pakistan, Afghanistan and the UAE from 29 August to 7 September at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium," the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Karun Nair shows England what ‘spirit of game’ looks like; social media lauds India batter for kind gesture – WATCH The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, it added. India and Sri Lanka will co-host the Twenty20 World Cup in February-March next year. The opening match of the tri-series tournament will be played between Afghanistan and Pakistan on August 29. Each team will play the others twice, giving all sides at least four matches before the top two teams qualify for the final, scheduled on September 7. Tournament schedule (all matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium) 29 August – Afghanistan v Pakistan 30 August – UAE v Pakistan 1 September – UAE v Afghanistan 2 September – Pakistan v Afghanistan 4 September – Pakistan v UAE 5 September – Afghanistan v UAE 7 September – Final

The T20I tournament will serve as a launching pad for the teams to prepare for the Asian Cricket Council's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

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