Overview

• Officials report more than 800 dead and over 2,800 injured after a shallow magnitude 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, with multiple Kunar villages described as completely destroyed.
• Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates observed a one-minute silence before their tri-series match in Sharjah to honor those lost.
• Afghanistan’s players committed their match fees from the UAE T20I, along with personal contributions, to support affected families.
• Cricketers in the Regional List A Tournament in Khost will pool donations that will be sent immediately to Kunar.
• Afghanistan will remain in the UAE to prepare for the Asia Cup starting September 9, as cricket stakeholders including Chennai Super Kings voiced support.