Afghan Cricketers Killed in Pakistan Attack – ACB
- The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced its withdrawal from a planned tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka following the deaths of three domestic cricketers in an attack...
- The incident occurred after the cricketers participated in a amiable match in Sharana, also located in Paktika province, which borders Pakistan.Five other individuals also perished in the attack,...
- The ACB has strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a "fearful act" and directly attributing responsibility to the "Pakistani regime." Details surrounding the attack remain limited, with...
Afghanistan Withdraws from Tri-Nation Series Following Deadly Attack on Cricketers
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Tragic Loss for Afghan Cricket
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced its withdrawal from a planned tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka following the deaths of three domestic cricketers in an attack on October 18, 2025. The players – identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and haroon – were targeted after returning home to Urgun in the eastern Paktika province.
The incident occurred after the cricketers participated in a amiable match in Sharana, also located in Paktika province, which borders Pakistan.Five other individuals also perished in the attack, according to the ACB.
ACB Condemns Attack, Cites Pakistani regime
The ACB has strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a “fearful act” and directly attributing responsibility to the “Pakistani regime.” Details surrounding the attack remain limited, with the ACB not releasing further specifics at this time.
The board expressed its “deepest condolences and solidarity” to the families of the victims, acknowledging the critically important loss to Afghanistan’s sports community and the broader cricketing family.
Outpouring of Grief from International Players
Afghan international cricketer Fazalhaq Farooqi voiced his outrage on Facebook, labeling the killing of civilians and domestic players a “heinous, unforgivable crime.” Mohammad Nabi, another prominent Afghan player, echoed this sentiment, stating the tragedy impacted not only Paktika province but the entire nation and its cricket community.
The decision to withdraw from the tri-series was presented by the ACB as a gesture of respect for those who lost their lives. this action underscores the profound impact of the tragedy on Afghan cricket and the nation’s mourning process.