PCB says tri-series to proceed despite Afghanistan’s pullout

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  Pakistan players celebrate winning their T20I tri-series match against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on August 29, 2025. — Emirates Cricket Board

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board （PCB） on Saturday confirmed that the Tri-Nation T20I series will proceed as planned, even after Afghanistan withdrew amid heightened tensions between the two neighbouring countries.

A PCB spokesperson told Geo News that the tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 17 to 29, will be held according to the original plan, with the board considering options to bring in a replacement team.

The spokesperson added that the final decision will be announced soon.

Sources privy to the developments indicated that the PCB has approached the Zimbabwe Cricket Board as a potential replacement for Afghanistan. The tri-nation series was originally slated to feature Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan, with the final scheduled at Lahore\“s Gaddafi Stadium.

Islamabad and Kabul witnessed heightened tensions since October 12, when the Taliban forces and India-backed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan （TTP）, alias Fitna al-Khawarij, resorted to an unprovoked attack on Pakistan.

The Pakistan Armed Forces gave a befitting response to the aggression, killing over 200 Afghan Taliban and affiliated militants in a self-defence action.

The military\“s media wing said that 23 soldiers embraced martyrdom in the clashes with the Taliban forces and the terrorists.