How three Afghan cricketers lost their lives in airstrike
The players had earlier gone to Sharana, the capital of Pktika state, to take part in a friendly cricket match. When they returned to Urgun, they were attacked during a meeting.
In a tragic incident, three Afghan club cricketers Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah and Haroon lost their lives. UrgunPktika province following an airstrike by Pakistan after returning from a friendly match. Sharana. The incident sent shockwaves through Afghanistan’s cricket community and led to the national team’s decision to withdraw from the T20I tri-series to be held in Pakistan next month.
Reports: Cricbuzz It shows the players being invited to a small dinner after the match. Some teammates, feeling tired from the day, chose to stay behind. Those in attendance were caught in the crossfire as the area was hit with numerous attacks before nightfall.
An online commentator reported that some players expressed fatigue and chose not to participate, while a former Afghan cricketer stated that the attack took place in three different waves. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the incident was related to Pakistani jets or a missile attack.
A former Afghanistan player who took part in the online programme, said: “They had played a match earlier in the day and were later invited to a friend’s house. Some of the players said they were too tired to attend, so they stayed behind, but a few others also went. Among those who left, the host was injured and three club-level Afghan cricketers were killed. The incident unfolded in three waves; the venue was attacked once, followed by a second and then a third attack.” he said. It will be discussed on Saturday.
Describing the deaths as a great loss, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the identities of the deceased and noted that other people were injured in the attack. In response, the board announced its withdrawal from the trio of series scheduled to take place in Pakistan in mid-November.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a statement expressing its deep sorrow and shock at the deaths of three young cricketers, highlighting that the attack has deprived the families, communities and the cricket world of three promising talents. The ICC confirmed its support to the ACB during this difficult period.
Similarly, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a media statement expressing its deep sorrow and condolences, condemning the cowardly cross-border airstrikes in Pktika that resulted in the death of three players, and expressing solidarity with Afghanistan’s cricket community while mourning.
Although the ACB clearly attributed the attacks to Pakistan, the exact nature of the attack is still being confirmed by various investigations. What remains indisputable is the tragic human cost; Three club cricketers, who devoted their days to the sport they love, could not make it to the meal they had planned after their match.
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