Three Afghan cricketers were killed in Pakistan’s airstrike in Paktika province of Afghanistan. This attack happened on Friday night. All these players were attending a local meeting after taking part in a friendly match. A total of eight people have also been killed in this attack.
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has shared a post about who were the Afghan cricketers who were killed in this attack. According to ACB- These 3 cricketers have been identified as Kabir, Sibghatullah and Haroon.
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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
Who were the cricketers Kabir, Sibgatullah and Harun?
According to media reports Kabir afghanistan Was a young cricketer from Urgun district of Paktika province. Not much is known about his life or career, but he was considered a talented player in Afghanistan’s domestic cricket.
There is less information about Sibgatullah. However, it is clear from the post of Afghanistan Cricket Board that this young player was the future of Afghanistan cricket.
According to Financial Express- Haroon Khan was born on 15 March 2006. They Kabul Was a young right handed batsman. He started attracting attention in domestic and age-group cricket tournaments. Haroon had played List A, T20 and first-class matches and was considered the star of the bright future of Afghanistan cricket.
ACB expressed grief, withdrew from the series
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) expressed its condolences to those killed in Paktika. The board said it expressed solidarity with the families of the victims and prayed for the departed souls. In view of this tragic incident, the ACB has decided to withdraw its name from the triangular T20I series scheduled to be held in late November. in this tournament PakistanTeams from Afghanistan and Sri Lanka were to participate. Afghan cricketers Rashid Khan, Guldin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqui have also given strong reaction.
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