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Local residents pray over the bodies of victims of a Pakistani cross-border airstrike, including three local cricketers, during a funeral in the village of Khandaro in the Argun district of Afghanistan’s eastern Paktika province. (AP) The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) spokesperson Sayed Naseem Sadaat has strongly condemned Pakistan’s airstrike in Paktika province that killed three Afghan cricketers and urged global cricket boards to denounce the attack. The ACB has withdrawn from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka in protest, while Pakistan has confirmed Zimbabwe as the replacement team.The three cricketers – Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon – were among eight people killed in the airstrike in the Urgun district, with seven others reportedly injured. The players had visited Sharana, Paktika province’s capital, for a friendly cricket match and were targeted during a gathering upon their return to Urgun.”We call upon all the cricket boards to condemn such barbaric attacks because cricket is a game that carries the message of peace. Cricketers are peace ambassadors and they should be stayed away from the war. War should not be interfered in sports. So we call upon all the cricket fraternity and boards to condemn such attacks and keep cricket away from war,” Sadaat told news agency ANI.The ACB spokesperson claimed they have clear evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in the attack. “We got evidence all the cricket fraternity and all the people around the world would have definitely watched our video report on the incident that was made by our media team. So, we got clear evidence that the attack was done by a Pakistani state,” he said.Sadaat confirmed the ACB’s decision to withdraw from the tri-series. “After the incident, the management of Afghanistan Cricket Board decided to cancel Afghanistan’s participation in the tri-series that was going to be hosted by Pakistan,” he stated.The decision received support from the national team players. “The decision taken by ACB management was welcomed by all of our national team players including the senior players who are playing for national team. They all were fine with the decision. They welcomed the decision. They showed their grief and sorrow and shared their condolences with the families of the martyred cricketers and other innocent people in the area,” Sadaat added.The Afghanistan board described the attack as “a cowardly act carried out by the Pakistani regime” in its official statement.The revised tri-series will begin on November 17 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with Pakistan facing Zimbabwe. The second match will see Zimbabwe playing against Sri Lanka at the same venue on November 19.The remaining five matches, including the final on November 29, will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

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Total,Total115 for 7

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The BCCI has expressed its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers, who lost their lives in a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province (Images via X/@BCCI & AP) The BCCI has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of three young Afghan cricketers — Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon — who were among eight civilians killed in a reported aerial strike by Pakistan on Saturday in Paktika province. In a media advisory, the BCCI said it stands in solidarity with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the cricket fraternity, and the families of the departed players. “The loss of innocent lives, particularly those of promising sportspersons, is deeply distressing and a matter of great concern,†the board stated.

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“The BCCI stands in solidarity with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the cricket fraternity, and the families of the departed players during this moment of profound grief and condemns this ghastly and unwarranted attack,” the board further added. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has responded to the incident by withdrawing from an upcoming tri-nation series scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 17 to 29, which was to include Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Kabeer Agha was an aggressive top-order batter close to selection for the Under-23 provincial camp, having played in domestic competitions and youth tournaments organised by the ACBâ€s southern committee. Sibghatullah, a medium-pace bowler from the Paktika region, played for Urgun Warriors and was identified for leadership potential during the previous yearâ€s Paktika Premier League. Haroon, an emerging all-rounder, combined off-spin bowling with right-handed batting and had performed consistently in local T20 and tape-ball tournaments while continuing his college studies. The incident has drawn strong reactions from Afghan cricket stars. Team captain Rashid Khan labelled the attack as barbaric. Former captain Mohammed Nabi said, “This incident is not only a tragedy for Paktika but for the entire Afghan cricket family and the nation as a whole.â€

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The BCCI conveyed its heartfelt sympathies to the people of Afghanistan, stating, “We share in their pain and loss during this moment of profound grief.â€

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A large crowd gathered for the players’ funeral on Saturday

Afghanistan will no longer take part in an upcoming cricket series after it says three players in a local tournament were killed in an air strike.

The Afghan Cricket Board (ACB) said it would withdraw from November’s tri-nation T20 series out of respect for the three, who did not play for the national team, who it said were “targeted” in an “attack carried out by the Pakistani regime” on Friday evening.

The strike hit a home in Urgon district in eastern Paktika province, where the cricketers were eating dinner together after a match, eyewitnesses and local officials told the BBC.

Eight people were killed, the ACB said. Pakistan said the strike targeted militants and denied attacking civilians.

The ACB named the three players who were killed as Kabeer, Sibghatullah and Haroon, calling their deaths “a great loss for Afghanistan’s sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family”.

The attack came hours after a temporary truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan was due to expire following days of deadly clashes on the border between the two nations. Dozens of casualties have been reported.

Pakistan said it had targeted Afghan militants in the air strike and that at least 70 combatants had been killed.

Pakistan’s Minister of Information Attaullah Tarar said claims that the attack targeted civilians are “false and meant to generate support for terrorist groups operating from inside Afghanistan”.

On Saturday, large crowds of people were seen gathering at the funeral for the strike’s victims.

In a social media post, Afghan national team captain Rashid Khan paid tribute to the “aspiring young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation on the world stage”.

Other players for the Afghan national side joined the tributes, including Fazalhaq Farooqi who said the attack was a “heinous, unforgivable crime”.

The strike came after Pakistani officials said seven soldiers were killed in a suicide attack near the Afghan border on Friday.

The 48-hour truce between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which began on Wednesday at 13:00 GMT, has reportedly been extended to allow for negotiations.

An Afghan delegation arrived in the Qatari capital of Doha on Saturday for peace talks with the Pakistani side.

The Taliban government said it would take part in the talks despite “Pakistani aggression”, which it says was Islamabad’s attempt to prolong the conflict.

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Pakistan should “reconsider its policies, and pursue friendly and civilised relations” with Afghanistan.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Saturday that Defence Minister Khawaja Asif would lead the country’s delegation in Doha.

It said the talks will focus on ending cross-border terrorism and restoring peace and stability on the Pakistan-Afghan border.

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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has revealed the names of three cricketers who were killed in a tragic attack in eastern Paktika province, near the Pakistan border. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has revealed the names of three cricketers who were killed in a tragic attack in eastern Paktika province, near the Pakistan border. The players, identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, had travelled from Urgun to Sharana, the provincial capital, to take part in a friendly cricket match. After returning home, they were targeted during a gathering in what the ACB described as “a cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime.”Alongside the three cricketers, five other people were also killed, and seven others were injured in the incident. The ACB described the attack as “a great loss for Afghanistanâ€s sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family,†extending its “deepest condolences and solidarity to the bereaved families” and the people of Paktika province.In response to this heartbreaking incident, the ACB announced that Afghanistan would withdraw from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka, scheduled for late November, “as a gesture of respect to the victims.” “The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow and grief over the tragic martyrdom of the brave cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province, who were targeted this evening in a cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime,” ACB wrote. “In this heartbreaking incident, three players (Kabeer, Sibghatullah and Haroon) alongside 5 other fellow countrymen from Urgun District were martyred, and seven others were injured. The players had earlier traveled to Sharana, the capital of Paktika province, to participate in a friendly cricket match. After returning home to Urgun, they were targeted during a gathering. “The ACB considers this a great loss for Afghanistanâ€s sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family. The ACB also extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to the bereaved families of the martyrs and to the people of Paktika Province. “In response of 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, scheduled to be played in late November. “May Allah (SWT) grant the martyrs the highest ranks in Jannah, bless the injured with a speedy recovery, and grant their families patience, reward, and strength during this time of immense grief,” the board said.Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan expressed his sorrow on social media, stating: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani aerial strikes 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 barbaric to target civilian infrastructure. These unjust and unlawful actions represent a grave violation of human rights and must not go unnoticed.”Rashid added, “In light of the precious innocent souls lost, I welcome the ACBâ€s decision of withdrawing from upcoming fixtures against Pakistan. I stand with our people at this difficult time, our national dignity must come before all else.”Other Afghan internationals also voiced their grief. Fazalhaq Farooqi called it “a heinous, unforgivable crime,” while Mohammad Nabi said, “This incident is not only a tragedy for Paktika but for the entire Afghan cricket family and the nation as a whole.”

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File pic – Afghanistan cricket team (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have withdrawn from a tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next month following the killing of three local cricketers in an attack, the countryâ€s cricket board confirmed on Friday. According to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the players had travelled from Urgun to Sharana in eastern Paktika province, near the Pakistan border, to participate in a friendly match.The ACB stated that “after returning home to Urgun, they were targeted during a gathering” in what it described as “a cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime.”

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The board identified the three players as “Kabeer, Sibghatullah and Haroon,” and added that five other people were also killed in the attack. No further details about the incident were provided.The ACB said it “considers this a great loss for Afghanistan’s sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family,” while extending its “deepest condolences and solidarity to the bereaved families.”It added that the decision to withdraw from next monthâ€s tri-series was made “as a gesture of respect to the victims.”Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan took to social media and wrote: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani aerial strikes 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 barbaric to target civilian infrastructure. These unjust and unlawful actions represent a grave violation of human rights and must not go unnoticed.“In light of the precious innocent souls lost, I welcome the ACBâ€s decision of withdrawing from upcoming fixtures against Pakistan. I stand with our people at this difficult time, our national dignity must come before all else,” he wrote. Afghan international cricketer Fazalhaq Farooqi expressed his grief on social media, writing: “The massacre of innocent civilians and our domestic cricket players by these oppressors is a heinous, unforgivable crime.”Another international player, Mohammad Nabi, commented: “This incident is not only a tragedy for Paktika but for the entire Afghan cricket family and the nation as a whole.”

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Wafiullah Tarakhil,Wafiullah Tarakhilbowled Mohammad Saifuddin

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Total,Total83 for 6

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