'Attack on the country cannot be tolerated...' Afghanistan's board upset by the death of three cricketers, refused to play matches against PAK

Three Afghan cricketers killed in Pakistani attack. The heartbreaking incident took place in Urgun district of Paktika province, where eight people, including Afghan cricketers Kabir, Sibgatullah and Haroon, were killed. Seven others were injured. After this incident, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) took action. Statement of condolence The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow and grief over the tragic martyrdom of the brave cricketers of Urgun district in Paktika province, who were targeted this evening in a cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime. In… pic.twitter.com/YkenImtuVR — Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 17, 2025 The ACB has decided not to participate in the upcoming tri-series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka following the martyrdom of domestic cricketers from Paktika province in Pakistani military action. The Cricket Board expressed deep grief over the martyrdom of the players and termed it as a great loss to the sports world of the country, especially the cricket world. This triangular T20 series was to be played in November next month between Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. It is worth noting that tension continues on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Both countries agreed on Friday to extend the ceasefire by 48 hours by mutual consent. However, just hours later, the Taliban accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province. Pakistan carried out airstrikes in several districts of Paktika province near the Durand Line. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) shared a lengthy post on this and said that eight people, including cricketers Kabir, Sibgatullah and Haroon, were killed and seven others injured in the attack. The slain cricketers had gone to play a friendly match in Sharana, the capital of Paktika. After returning home, he was attacked during a meeting in Urgun district. “May Allah grant the martyrs a high place in heaven, speedy recovery of the injured, and grant their families patience and strength in this difficult time,” the ACB said in its statement. Share this story Tags