- By Himanshu Badola
- Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:38 PM (IST)
- Source:PTI
International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah on Saturday expressed his condolences at the death of three promising Afghanistan cricketers, who lost their lives in an air strike conducted in the Argun and Barmal districts of Paktika province.
According to reports, it is believed that Pakistan conducted airstrikes, which have also halted the ceasefire between the two nations.
"Deeply saddened by the loss of three young Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, whose dreams were cut short by a senseless act of violence," Shah wrote on X. "The loss of such promising talent is a tragedy not just for Afghanistan but for the entire cricketing world. We stand in solidarity with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and all those mourning this heartbreaking loss," he added.
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Deeply saddened by the loss of three young Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, whose dreams were cut short by a senseless act of violence. The loss of such promising talent is a tragedy not just for Afghanistan but for the entire cricketing world. We stand…
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 18, 2025
Afghanistan have already withdrawn from the tri-nation T20I series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka and have been replaced by Zimbabwe. The series will be played from November 17 to 29 in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The Lankans will also visit Pakistan for a three-match T20I series before the tri-series.
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"In response to this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan," the statement read.
Spinner Rashid Khan condemned the incident, saying that he was"saddened by the loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani aerial strikes on Afghanistan."
Tri-Series 2025 Schedule
17 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
19 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium
23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe at Gaddafi Stadium
25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe at Gaddafi Stadium
27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium
29 November – Final at Gaddafi Stadium