This is the time to remove Pak @RealPCBCricket from the @ICC . Unless the @BCCI takes the lead it will not happen. You cannot kill innocent cricketers and get away with time. Time to call them out. @OfficialDGISPR@ForeignOfficePk
HORRIFYING 🚨
Pic 1- Three young Afghan cricketers lost their lives in Pakistan's strikes on civilian areas
Pic 2- Kabir Agha, the Man of the Match in his village tournament in the morning. Later that night, he gathered for a victory dinner, were massacred by Pakistani strikes
The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) condemns in the strongest terms the killing of members of a local Afghan cricket team in a bombardment by the Pakistani military. This attack on a civilian target constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law and the UN Human Rights Charter.
The tragic death of the bowler, whose talent was recently visible to the world and who was seen in a video alongside his now-fallen teammates, underscores the profound human cost of these unprovoked hostilities.
The IHRF calls upon all international humanitarian organizations and human rights bodies to urgently investigate this incident and the ongoing pattern of violence against Afghan civilians. The international community must hold the perpetrators accountable and ensure the protection of innocent lives.
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Statement of Condolence
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.
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 Afghanistan’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.
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
Heartfelt condolences to the families of the young #Afghanistan cricketers who lost their lives in the recent attack. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. May their memories inspire peace & unity 🙏🏻