- Nefarious Pakistan violated ceasefire within 48 hours, Afghanistan canceled cricket series
- Pak attack that cost cricketers who had the potential to represent Afghanistan on the global stage is a cowardly act: Captain Rashid Khan
Tensions are increasing along the border between Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and Pakistan. Even before the 48-hour ceasefire ended, Pakistan has launched air strikes on Afghanistan. In which more than 20 people including three Afghan cricketers have been killed. After this attack by Pakistan, the Taliban has now prepared to retaliate, which is likely to lead to a war between the two countries. Following the death of three cricketers, Afghanistan has refused to play cricket with Pakistan.
A 48-hour ceasefire was declared between Afghanistan and Pakistan, but Pakistan violated it and attacked Afghanistan on Saturday. Three Afghan cricketers Kabir Agha, Sibgatullah and Haroon were also killed in this attack by Pakistan. Due to which the Afghanistan Cricket Board, which was enraged, announced that it will no longer participate in the three-nation national series to be held with Pakistan. This series is going to start on November 17 in Pakistan between Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, it has now had to be canceled.
Of the three cricketers who have been killed, Kabir was selected in the Under-23 provincial camp. He has played many matches organized by the Afghanistan Cricket Board. While Sibgatullah has also played many local tournaments organized by the Afghanistan Cricket Board. Similarly, Haroon, who was killed, was the hope of the future in the Afghanistan cricket team, he was preparing his place as an all-rounder. Pakistan took the lives of these three promising cricketers. After this incident, there has been a strong reaction from international Afghan players.
Afghanistan’s national team captain Rashid Khan tweeted that attacking civilians is an extremely cowardly and immoral act. Pakistan’s attack has violated human rights. Pakistan. took the lives of the three cricketers who had the ability to present Afghanistan on the global stage. These three cricketers were going to Sharana from Urgun together. During this, Pakistan attacked their vehicle near the Pakistan border. Apart from this, Pakistan shelled the surrounding villages indiscriminately and carried out airstrikes. In which many civilians have been killed. Now the Taliban may launch attacks to retaliate against Pakistan. Afghanistan has responded to this cowardly act of Pakistan and said that now we have the right to attack Pakistan. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid issued this warning to Pakistan in a post.
