Afghanistan pull out of tri-series involving Pakistan after killing of Afghan gamers in Paktika

Afghanistan has determined to withdraw from the upcoming tri-nation T20I sequence involving Pakistan, following the demise of three Afghan cricketers in what it claimed was a “cowardly assault carried out by the Pakistani regime”, the nation’s cricket board introduced.

The sequence involving Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka was scheduled to be performed in Rawalpindi and Lahore between November 17-29.

In a strongly worded assertion, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) mentioned it was “deeply saddened” by the “tragic martyrdom” of the gamers — Kabeer, Sibghatullah and Haroon — who, together with 5 others from Urgun District in Paktika Province, had been killed after they had been attacked after getting back from a pleasant match in Sharana, the provincial capital.

Seven others had been injured within the incident.

“The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow and grief over the tragic martyrdom of the courageous cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province, who had been focused this night in a cowardly assault carried out by the Pakistani regime,” ACB mentioned in a press release.

“The ACB considers this an excellent loss for Afghanistan’s sports activities neighborhood, its athletes, and the cricketing household,” the board mentioned, whereas extending condolences to the bereaved households and the folks of Paktika Province.

The ACB mentioned its determination to tug out of the sequence was taken as a gesture of respect to the victims.

“In response of this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has determined to withdraw from collaborating within the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan, scheduled to be performed in late November.”

“May Allah grant the martyrs the very best ranks in Jannah and bless the injured with a speedy restoration,” the assertion added.

According to reviews, Pakistan performed airstrikes within the Argun and Barmal districts of Paktika province, additionally halting the ceasefire between the 2 nations.

Star spinner Rashid Khan condemned the incident, saying he was “deeply saddened by the lack of civilian lives within the current Pakistani aerial strikes on Afghanistan.”

“It is completely immoral and barbaric to focus on civilian infrastructure. These unjust and illegal actions characterize a grave violation of human rights and should not go unnoticed,” Rashid mentioned in a press release posted on X.

“In gentle of the dear harmless souls misplaced, I welcome the ACB’s determination of withdrawing from upcoming fixtures in opposition to Pakistan. I stand with our folks at this troublesome time — our nationwide dignity should come earlier than all else,” he added.