Star Cricketers call Pakistan’s airstrike in Afghanistan unlawful and barbaric, welcome ACB’s decision of…, they are…

Star cricketers condemn Pakistan’s airstrike in Afghanistan as unlawful and barbaric. They welcome ACB’s bold decision, but what exactly are their next steps? The cricket world watches closely.

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, a major controversy has erupted. The deaths of eight people, including three Afghan cricketers, in a Pakistani airstrike in Urgun District (Paktika Province), have shocked the entire nation. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has described it as the “biggest tragedy” for the sporting world.

Rashid Khan’s grief – “The killing of innocents is inhumane and barbaric.”

Afghan team captain Rashid Khan shared an emotional message on social media, saying,

“The loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani airstrike is deeply saddening. This attack took the lives of women, children, and young cricketers who dreamed of representing the country.”

Rashid further stated that targeting civilians and sports facilities is “inhumane and immoral.” He added, “This is a serious violation of human rights and cannot be ignored. I support the ACB’s decision to withdraw from the matches against Pakistan – national dignity is paramount.”

Nabi and Farooqi’s statement – “This is not just an attack, it’s a national disgrace.”

Former captain Mohammad Nabi wrote,

“The martyrdom of our young players in this brutal action by the Pakistani army is a huge blow not just to Paktika, but to all of Afghanistan.”

Fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi called it a “stain on humanity” and said,

“The killing of innocent civilians and our players is an unforgivable crime. May Allah grant the martyrs a high place in Paradise and punish the perpetrators severely.”

ACB Takes Strict Action – Afghanistan to Withdraw from Series Against Pakistan

Following this incident, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from the triangular T20 series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament was scheduled to be held in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 17 to 29. The board stated that this decision was taken in honor of the martyred players whose dreams are now forever unfulfilled.

Story Highlights

1. Three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Urgun District.
2. Captain Rashid Khan said, “The killing of innocent people is a blot on humanity.”
3. Mohammad Nabi and Fazalhaq Farooqi also expressed deep condolences.
4. The Afghanistan Cricket Board withdrew from the series against Pakistan.
5. An outpouring of grief and anger swept across the Afghan cricket community.