While the Afghanistan Cricket Board thanked the ICC for showing solidarity for the death of the 3 cricketers, the board immediately reminded the international body to take strong action against the country responsible for such heinous attacks.
On Friday, Taliban officials claimed that Pakistan violated the terms of the ceasefire by carrying out airstrikes on Afghan territory in just 48 hours, killing 10 people; Of these, 3 were young Afghan cricketers.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed the development of deaths of cricketers as a result of these attacks and immediately withdrew from the tri-series against Pakistan, which was to be played under the supervision of the PCB from 17 November.
BCCI and ICC issued statements condoling the death of the three cricketers.
After the incident occurred, both the BCCI and ICC issued separate statements condoling the demise of the three cricketers and expressed their solidarity with the Afghanistan Cricket Board.
ACB may have started the linkup as a gratitude to the International Cricket Council, but they immediately remembered something else. He thanked the top international body and noted their compassion and neutrality in dealing with the teams.
The ACB wrote on
Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its heartfelt gratitude to him @ICC To issue his statement after ACB’s appeal. This gesture truly reflects the ICC’s commitment to neutrality, compassion and impartiality in expressing its grief and sympathy over the tragic…
– Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) 18 October 2025
ACB reminds ICC to take action against Pakistan for this heinous crime
After thanking him, the Afghanistan Cricket Board, through its tweet, reminded the Jay Shah-led body of their genuine demand to take strict action against the country and the board, which are linked to the forces committing such heinous crimes.
“The ACB has consistently upheld the principle of keeping sport separate from politics and has maintained this stance within the framework of the ICC. The Afghanistan Cricket Board once again strongly condemns this act of violence. While deeply appreciating the ICC’s expression of solidarity, the ACB urges the implementation of firm and decisive measures against those responsible for this inhumane attack.”
Pakistan names Zimbabwe as replacement for Afghanistan in tri-series
After Afghanistan pulled out of the T20 series, the Pakistan Cricket Board was not thinking of giving up their hopes from the tri-series as they immediately started eliminating the teams available during the window.
According to reports, Zimbabwe has agreed to Pakistan’s invitation and will join Pakistan and Sri Lanka as the third team in the tri-series. The tournament schedule will remain the same from November 17 to November 29, with only Zimbabwe replacing Afghanistan in the matches.
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