The upcoming white-ball series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, originally expected to be held in the United Arab Emirates(UAE) in mid-March, is likely to be postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing military tensions in West Asia. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, both cricket boards have agreed that the series will not take place in the UAE given the recent escalation in the Iran–Israel conflict. However, neither board has made an official announcement regarding the fixtures so far. Boards discussing alternatives The two boards are understood to be discussing alternative options for staging the series. However, shifting the matches to another venue currently appears unlikely due to logistical challenges and scheduling constraints. The series was set to feature a full white-ball leg between the two sides, with matches expected to take place across multiple venues in the UAE. Proposed schedule The six-match white-ball series was scheduled to begin on March 13, starting with three T20 Internationals in Sharjah, followed by three One-day Internationals in Dubai. T20Is – Sharjah March 13 – 1st T20I March 15 – 2nd T20I March 17 – 3rd T20I ODIs – Dubai March 20 – 1st ODI March 22 – 2nd ODI March 25 – 3rd ODI Regional crisis affecting sporting events The ongoing tensions in West Asia have already begun affecting several sporting events and international travel schedules. With the confrontation showing little sign of easing, further disruptions to sporting calendars remain possible. The impact has also been evident in cricket recently. Players from South Africa and West Indies have been stranded in India for more than a week due to airspace restrictions, despite both teams being knocked out of the tournament earlier.