Afghan players killed in Paktika: 3 cricketers from Afghanistan have died in the attack by Pakistan. This heart-wrenching incident took place in Urgun district of Paktika province, where eight people including Afghan cricketers Kabir, Sibgatullah and Haroon were killed in the Pakistani attack. Seven others have been injured. After this entire incident, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has come into action.
AC B has decided not to participate in the upcoming tri-series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka following the martyrdom of domestic cricket players in Pakistan’s military action in Paktika province.
Statement of Condolences
The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow and grief over the tragic martyrdom of the brave cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province, who were targeted this evening in a cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime.
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— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 17, 2025
The Cricket Board has expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of the players and has called it a big loss for the sports world of the country, especially cricket. This triangular T20 series was scheduled to be played between Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan in November next month.
Keep in mind Pakistan and afghanistan There was tension going on on the border between. On Friday, it was agreed between the two countries to extend the 48-hour ceasefire with mutual consent. But just a few hours later, the Taliban accused Pakistan of carrying out an air strike in the Paktika province of Afghanistan. Pakistan carried out air strikes in several districts of Paktika province adjacent to the Durand Line.
Afghanistan Board (ACB) shared this in a long post and said that eight people, including cricketers Kabir, Sibgatullah and Haroon, died in this attack, while seven were injured. The cricketers who died had gone to play a friendly match in Sharana, the capital of Pakistan. After returning home, he was attacked during a meeting in Urgun district. ACB said in its statement – May Allah (SWT) give high status to the martyrs in heaven, may the injured get well soon and give patience and strength to the families in this difficult time.
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