Afghanistan’s leading cricketers are currently focused on the ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, juggling high-pressure fixtures on the global stage. Although the team has suffered back-to-back defeats,

Afghanistan players pull out of the PSL auction amid online backlash linked to Gurbaz joining Peshawar Zalmi and broader Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions affecting franchise choices.

According to a report, Afghanistan players have withdrawn from the PSL Auction for the 11th edition of the tournament.

With diplomatic relations between neighbours Pakistan and Afghanistan at a low because of recent air strikes across the border, the Afghan government has refused to give NOC to

A franchise owner confirmed initially that players like Mujeeb ur Rehman, Seddiqullah Atal, Muhamad Nabi, Waqar Salamkheil, Fazal Haq Farooqi had registered for the auction held in Lahore on Wednesday.

Afghanistan's experience in ICC competitions continues to be the larger story, even though South Africa won the double Super Over thriller. Afghanistan have emerged as one of the most exciting teams in white-ball cricket during the past few ICC tournaments.

Earlier in the day, Azmatullah Omarzai emerged as the best Afghanistani bowler on display as he returned with three wickets. Afghanistan may have lost the match, but they surely won umpteen hearts.