A heart-wrenching tragedy has rocked Afghan cricket with the deaths of three players in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province. Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, promising domestic cricketers, were among eight people killed during the strike as they gathered after a friendly match.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board expressed deep sorrow, condemning the attack as cowardly and unjust. In response, they have withdrawn from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20 series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka, scheduled for next month.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan called the strike “absolutely immoral and barbaric,” while former captain Mohammad Nabi expressed heartbreak over the loss, underscoring the profound grief rippling through players and fans.
The attack highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region, reminding the world how political conflict continues to impact not only daily lives but also the spirit and unity that cricket fosters.
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