Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) On Saturday, he announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming events Pakistan Tri-Nation T20I series It is scheduled for November. Tri-Series set to feature PakistanAfghanistanand Sri Lanka, It will begin in Pakistan on November 17, but the latest decision from Kabul marked a significant turnaround after a tragic incident that rocked Afghanistan’s cricketing community. The ACB clarified that the move was out of respect for the victims of a devastating attack that claimed the lives of several cricketers from Urgun district in Paktika province on Thursday.
Afghanistan cricket team back from Pakistan Tri-series over tension
According to the official statement, Afghanistan’s local cricketers Kabeer, Sibghatullah and Harun were among the martyrs, and several others were seriously injured. To take part in a friendly cricket match when the players were targeted in an attack that raged across the nation in the year’s capital, Sharana.
The board offered its deepest condolences to the families, describing the incident as a “cowardly attack” that left an indelible scar on the country’s sporting community.
“The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow over the tragic martyrdom of brave cricketers in Urgun district of Paktika province, who were targeted in an attack carried out by the Pakistani regime.“The ACB statement said. It further emphasized that the decision to withdraw from the Tri-series was not taken lightly but was necessary to honor the memory of the victims.
Players are expressing anger and sadness at the attack
Immediately after the announcement, Afghanistan’s leading cricketers took to social media to express their anger and heartache. Left arm fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi event tagged “terrible and unforgivable,“Condemning violence against civilians and athletes. day “for the country’s sports fraternity.
The tragic development has once again put a strain on Afghan-Pakistani Cricketing relations, which have been overshadowed by political and border tensions. This latest event, which has seen relations between the two boards improve in recent months through bilateral scheduling and regional tournaments, is expected to halt any round-the-clock co-op participation. Insiders suggest that discussions are underway regarding future series between the two nations, but the ACB’s decision could set those talks back indefinitely.
Cricket fans in Afghanistan followed the authorities’ decision to strengthen their condemnation of the act and protect the dignity of Afghan athletes. Analysts believe the episode could deepen the current diplomatic standoff between Kabul and Islamabad, adding to the uncertainty of Afghan players not resuming normal relations with their Pakistani counterparts. Community events. As the global cricket community reacts, the focus is on mourning the victims and ensuring their sacrifices become a symbol of resilience for the future of Afghanistan’s cricket.
How Afghanistan players reacted:
May God protect you
The martyrdom of civilians and our local cricketers by the oppressors is a great unforgivable crime. May God protect the martyrs with Jannat Firlous, and may the oppressors be humiliated and imprisoned in His wrath.
Martyred players and civilians are the end of misery, not honor
Di limit!– Fazalfarooqi (@fazalfarooqi10) October 17, 2025
I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian life in recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan. A tragedy that claimed the lives of women, children, children and aspiring young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation around the world.
Completely immoral and …
– Rashid Khan (@ rashidkhan_19) October 17, 2025
May God protect you
It is with great sadness that we received the news that several players of our country were martyred in Argon district of Paktika province.
I wish him Jannat al-Firlous from the great Lord
May the Almighty Lord humble the eternal enemies of our country, Amin Yarab al-Alameen pic.twitter.com/gux4boboz44– Rahmanullah Gurbaz (@rgurbaz_21) October 17, 2025
Argun, we are deeply saddened by the cowardly military attack by Paktika, which killed innocent citizens and fellow cricketers. This brutal action by the Pakistan Army is an attack on our nation, our pride and independence, our independence.
– Gulbadin Naib (@gbnib) October 17, 2025
– Samiullah Shinwari (@samishinwari45) October 17, 2025
