Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are going through a very difficult phase. Three Afghan cricketers (Kabir, Sibgatullah and Haroon) were killed in a Pakistani airstrike while returning from a friendly match. Five other civilians were also killed in the Pakistani attack. After this, the Afghanistan Cricket Board took a big decision and refused to play in the upcoming triangular series held in Pakistan. Rashid Khan now supported this decision of Afghanistan. Rashid Khan said this in a post on social media platform I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan. A tragedy that claimed the lives of women, children and aspiring young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation on the world stage. It is absolutely immoral and… — Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) October 17, 2025 Rashid criticized Pakistan Rashid Khan criticized Pakistan, writing: “Targeting civilians and infrastructure is completely immoral and barbaric. These illegal activities are a serious violation of human rights.” These should be ignored. I welcome the decision of the Afghanistan Cricket Board to withdraw from the upcoming matches against Pakistan. I am with the people in this difficult time. Our national dignity must come first. Fazalhaq Farooqui also expressed condolences. Pakistani cricketer Fazalhaq Farooqui tweeted: “The slaughter of innocent civilians and our domestic cricketers by these tyrants is a heinous crime. May Allah humble the criminals and let them face His wrath. The killing of players and civilians is not an honor but the greatest shame.” Gulbadin Naib tweeted, “After the Pakistan attack, Gulbadin Naib posted on social media platform Share this story Tags
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