ICC, BCCI go in full throttle mode to corner Pakistan from world cricket after Afghanistan cricketers death

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have stood together with Afghanistan and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in this tragic time. They have joined hands to launch a scathing attack on Pakistan for their heinous attack on Afghanistan.

The cricket world has been left in deep shock after the tragic deaths of three young Afghan cricketers—Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who lost their lives in the recent cross-border airstrikes carried out by Pakistan in Afghanistan’s Paktika province.

ICC and BCCI condemn Pakistan over tthe ragic deaths of Afghanistan cricketers

Their dreams were cut short in an act of senseless violence that has left the entire cricket community disheartened. On Saturday, October 18, the BCCI expressed its heartfelt sorrow over the tragedy. The Indian cricket board extended its deepest condolences to the ACB, the families of the victims, and the people of Afghanistan.

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The BCCI strongly condemned the attack, calling it a shocking and inhumane act that has claimed innocent lives. The board said that the loss of these promising cricketers is not only a tragedy for Afghanistan but also a moment of grief for all who love the game.

BCCI condemns ghastly and unwarranted attack

Board secretary Devajit Saikia said in an official statement, “The Board of Control for Cricket in India expresses its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers—Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—who lost their lives in the cowardly cross-border airstrikes in Paktika province.”

The statement further reads: “The BCCI stands in solidarity with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the cricket fraternity, and the families of the departed players during this moment of profound grief and condemns this ghastly and unwarranted attack.

The loss of innocent lives, particularly those of promising sportspersons, is deeply distressing and a matter of great concern. The board conveys its heartfelt sympathies to the people of Afghanistan and shares in their pain and loss.”

BCCI condoles the tragic loss of Afghan cricketers

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— BCCI (@BCCI) October 18, 2025

Jay Shah extends support to Afghanistan after the deadly attack claims young cricketers

Meanwhile, the ICC chairman Jay Shah expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of three young Afghan cricketers in a recent violent attack. Shah called it a huge loss not only for Afghanistan but for the entire cricket world.

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The ICC chief also extended his support to ACB and everyone mourning this devastating tragedy. Jay Shah posted, X: “Deeply saddened by the loss of three young Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, whose dreams were cut short by a senseless act of violence.

The loss of such promising talent is a tragedy not just for Afghanistan but for the entire cricketing world. We stand in solidarity with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and all those mourning this heartbreaking loss.”

Deeply saddened by the loss of three young Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, whose dreams were cut short by a senseless act of violence. The loss of such promising talent is a tragedy not just for Afghanistan but for the entire cricketing world. We stand…

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 18, 2025

A ceasefire was reached between Afghanistan and Pakistan

In a big relief, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after a week of fierce clashes along their shared border. The decision came after talks mediated by Qatar and Türkiye, ending days of deadly violence that had raised tensions between the two countries.

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that both Pakistan and Afghanistan have not only agreed to stop the fighting but will also set up new steps to maintain peace and stability.