Despite a suicide bomber detonating explosives near the Alokozay Kabul International Cricket Ground and killing three people last week, most foreigners in the ongoing Shpageeza Cricket League have decided to stay with the tournament coming to an end on September 22. According to ESPNcricinfo, a total of eight overseas personnel, from South Africa and Zimbabwe, have left Afghanistan following the attack. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) had revoked the No Objection Certificates (NOC), asking their players to return immediately. Crowds have been turning out in great numbers for the ongoing Shpageeza Cricket League despite security concerns. Among the overseas commentators, Dean Jones and Alistair Campbell have also decided to stay back.

Source: Hindustan Times September 19, 2017 06:46 UTC