October 18, 2025 : Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib paid their heartfelt condolences after three cricketers lost their lives in the fresh airstrikes launched by Pakistan on Friday evening. According to Tolo News, at least 10 people were killed in the strikes in Afghanistan. The Taliban officials claimed that Pakistan bombed three locations in Paktika province, as the ceasefire was violated.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) then issued a statement, confirming the death of three local cricketers, who had returned after playing a match in Sharana. The cricket body also pulled out of the upcoming Tri-Nation series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which was set to be played in Pakistan in November.
Afghanistan all-rounder Naib took to X to call out Pakistan’s “cowardly military attack”, saying the “brutal act” won’t be able to break the Afghan spirit.
“We are deeply saddened by the cowardly military attack in Argun, Paktika, that martyred innocent civilians and fellow cricketers. This brutal act by the Pakistani army is an assault on our people, pride, and independence, but it will never break the Afghan spirit,” Naib wrote.
Summary :
Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib expressed deep sorrow after Pakistan airstrikes killed three Afghan cricket players, condemning the incident as a violent and brutal act.