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Australian Players To Skip PSL 2026? Government Warns Steve Smith & Co Of 'Terrorist Attacks' Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict
24htopnews | March 17, 2026 10:10 PM CST

Australia are maintaining a close eye on the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict after the latest airstrikes in Kabul that killed over 400 people. Several Australian cricketers are due to travel to Pakistan for the PSL 2026, including Steve Smith, David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne. The government advisory meanwhile has advised against travel due to threat of terrorist attacks.

Australia are maintaining a close eye on the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict after the latest airstrikes in Kabul that killed over 400 people. Several Australian cricketers are due to travel to Pakistan for the PSL 2026, including Steve Smith, David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne. The government advisory meanwhile has advised against travel due to security concerns.

Australia’s travel advisory platform Smartraveller has urged citizens, including cricketers participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), to reconsider travel to Pakistan due to security concerns.

The warning comes amid rising Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, with risks of terrorist attacks—even in major PSL host cities like Islamabad, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. Authorities are monitoring the situation, with player safety likely to influence participation decisions. As many as 14 Australian players are involved in the PSL 2026, with Warner and Labuschagne captaining their respective franchises.

Australian players participating in PSL 2026


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