The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) expresses its profound sorrow over the tragic martyrdom of brave cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province, who were targeted in a cowardly attack by the Pakistani regime.
In this heartbreaking incident, three players—Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—along with five other fellow countrymen from Urgun District were martyred, and seven others sustained injuries. The players had traveled to Sharana, the provincial capital, to participate in a friendly cricket match and were targeted upon returning home during a gathering.
Recognizing this as a devastating loss for Afghanistan’s sports community and cricketing family, the ACB extends its deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs and to the people of Paktika Province.
As a mark of respect for the victims and in response to this tragic incident, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series with Pakistan, scheduled for late November.
May Allah (SWT) grant the martyrs the highest ranks in Jannah, bless the injured with a swift recovery, and grant their families patience, reward, and strength during this time of immense grief.