Cricket after Iran attack in UAE: Iran’s attacks have shaken the entire Middle East. Iran attacked almost every country in the Middle East in retaliation. With these attacks, he claimed to target the American military bases present in all those countries. Iran attacked because America and Israel suddenly attacked it on 28 February. UAE was also one of the Middle East countries targeted by Iran. Iran targeted many important places in Dubai, the capital of UAE, including the International Airport. Cricket is also played continuously in Dubai. Now the question is, how much loss will there be to cricket in UAE due to the ongoing war between Israel, USA and Iran?
How much cricket is to be held in UAE?
To find out how much damage will be done to cricket in UAE due to the ongoing war, first we have to find out how many cricket matches or series are to be played in UAE in the next one or two months? Which teams’ matches are to be played there and in which format? Most of the cricket matches in UAE are played in Dubai. The matches currently lined up at the International Cricket Stadium there are of the series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
When is the Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series in UAE?
The series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka is to be held in March only. This will be a 3-match ODI series. All the matches of this series will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium between March 20 and March 25. The first ODI will be played on March 20, the second ODI will be played on March 22. Whereas the last ODI of the series will be on March 25.
Will the series be canceled due to Iran-Israel war?
Now the question is, at a time when the sound of explosions is echoing throughout the Middle East. Missiles are being fired. Drone attacks are taking place. In view of the danger, most countries have even closed their airspace. Now the question is how is cricket possible in UAE under these circumstances? Till now there is no news of cancellation of the cricket series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. But, if the ongoing war between Iran and Israel-USA does not stop soon. If the heated atmosphere in UAE and the entire Middle East does not cool down, then it may have to be cancelled.