By Akshat Jain | Updated: October 18, 2025 3:28 PM IST
In this collection of pictures we shall know ICC Chairman Jay Shah's statements on Afghan cricketers' deaths following Pakistan's air strikes. Let's take a closer look.
In a shocking move, they targeted residential areas, and some local club cricketers were caught in the attack. According to a statement from the Afghanistan Cricket Board, three young players from a local club, Qareeb Agha, Haroon, and Sibghatullah lost their lives in the bombing, while several others were injured.
After this incident, the Afghanistan Cricket Board refused to take part in the upcoming T20 series against Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also come forward in support of Afghanistan, strongly criticizing Pakistan's actions and calling them cowardly.
International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah also expressed sadness over the death of the cricketers and condemned the attack.
Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been going on for several days. On the night of Friday, October 17, the Pakistani Air Force carried out airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province.
"Deeply saddened by the loss of three young Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, whose dreams were cut short by a senseless act of violence. The loss of such promising talent is a tragedy not just for Afghanistan but for the entire cricketing world. We stand in solidarity with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and all those mourning this heartbreaking loss."