In a deeply tragic turn of events, three promising Afghan cricketers – Kabir Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon – lost their lives in a Pakistani airstrike, just days after a ceasefire had been declared between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The airstrike, which reportedly took place while the players were returning from a friendly match in Sharana, the capital of Paktika province, has sent shockwaves through the global cricketing community. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the deaths in an emotional social media statement, mourning the young talents and labeling them as martyrs of the sport.
Pakistan Carries Out Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Violates Ceasefire: 6 Killed, 7 Injured
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All three players were active participants in Afghanistan’s domestic cric