Sports · 18 October 2025

Afghanistan Withdraws from T20 Series After Cricketers Killed in Pakistan Strike

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has pulled out of an upcoming Twenty20 tri-series in Pakistan. The decision follows a strike in Paktika province which reportedly killed three local cricketers while they returned from a friendly match in Sharana. In a statement, the ACB called the incident a “great loss” and said withdrawal was a gesture of respect to the victims.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 October 2025 at 8:16

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