Afghanistan falls 5–1 to Syria in Asian Cup qualifier
After a competitive first half, Afghanistan conceded four goals after the break in Jeddah.
After a competitive first half, Afghanistan conceded four goals after the break in Jeddah.
Match comes as several key players withdraw citing personal, security and injury concerns.
The 28-year-old mixed martial artist was submitted in the third round in a bout held in Barcelona.
The federation said most of the players had initially confirmed their availability but later reversed their decision shortly before the.
Afghanistan is competing in Group B alongside Hungary, Russia and Mongolia.
The ACB said flight constraints and other operational difficulties made it impossible to proceed with the series as planned.
The series was scheduled to include six white-ball matches, beginning with three T20 internationals in Sharjah on March 13, 15.
The competition, which determines qualification for the Youth Olympic Games, is currently being held in Thailand.
Afghanistan Cricket Board names squads for upcoming white-ball series as leadership changes follow Rashid Khan’s successful tenure.
Afghanistan leg-spinner holds the top spot once again after first reaching No. 1 last October.