Afghanistan replace Australia for SA ‘A’ tour

DUBAI: Afghanistan have replaced Australia in a development tour of South Africa after the latter pulled out due to a pay dispute between its players and board. With talks between the union and Cricket Australia deadlocked, the players decided they would boycott the triangular series between the ‘A’ sides. Australia’s ‘A’, captained by Usman Khawaja, were scheduled to play two four-day matches and a 50-over tri-series against India and South Africa on the tour. Afghanistan will now join South Africa and India for the series.