BCCI condemns ‘cowardly’ killing of Afghan cricketers, takes subtle dig amid Afghanistan-Pakistan rift
The BCCI condemned the ‘cowardly’ killing of Afghan cricketers and issued a strong statement that appeared to make a sly dig amid the ongoing Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict. The India board called for peace and condemned the violence in the cricket community.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has condemned Pakistan’s brutal attack on Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of three cricketers. Following the attacks, the Afghanistan cricket team chose to withdraw from the tri-nation T20I series that also included Pakistan.
“The Board of Control for Cricket in India expresses its deep sorrow and condolences over the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah and Haroon, who lost their lives in the cowardly cross-border airstrikes in Pktika province,” the board said in a statement. he said.
BCCI expresses condolences on tragic loss of Afghan cricketers
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— BCCI (@BCCI) 18 October 2025
“BCCI stands in solidarity with the Afghanistan Cricket Board, the cricket association and the families of the deceased players in this moment of deep sorrow and condemns this horrific and uncalled for attack,” the BCCI added.
The T20I series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka would take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 17. Afghanistan Cricket Board, in its official statement, expressed sadness over the tragic loss of cricketers.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board stated that the decision to exit the series was made as a sign of respect for the victims.
“In response to this tragic incident and as a mark of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participation in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan,” the statement said. The statement was included.
According to the information obtained, air attacks took place in the region. Argun And barmal The districts of Pktika province also effectively ended the ceasefire between the two countries.
Star spinner Rashid Khan condemned the incident and said he was “saddened by the loss of civilian lives in Pakistan’s recent airstrikes on Afghanistan.” old captain Gulbedin The Naib also expressed his strong disapproval of the incident.
“We deeply regret the cowardly military attack” Argun“Pktika, which martyred innocent civilians and our cricketer friends,” he said.
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