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.