Afghanistan Cricket Board
Afghan Cricketers Killed in Pakistani Airstrike: Afghanistan Withdraws from Tri-Nation Series
Oct 18, 2025 11:11 am CST
Three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province, prompting Afghanistan to withdraw from a scheduled tri-nation series. The Afghanistan Cricket Board identified the victims as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who had traveled to participate in a friendly match. Afghan cricket stars including Rashid Khan condemned the attack, which occurred amid ongoing border tensions and ceasefire negotiations between the neighboring countries.
Pakistan Breaks Ceasefire with Fresh Airstrikes in Afghanistan Killing 10 Civilians
Oct 18, 2025 10:09 am CST
Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province, killing at least 10 civilians including 2 children, breaking a 48-hour ceasefire between the two nations. The Taliban has vowed to retaliate as tensions escalate in the region. Pakistan claims the strikes targeted militant groups linked to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), while Afghanistan denies harboring such groups on its soil.
