Afghanistan Urges ICC to Act Against Pakistan Following Airstrikes Killing Three Cricketers: ‘Inhumane Attack’

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) expressed gratitude to the ICC for its support, while urging the apex body to take firm action against Pakistan.

ACB Thanks ICC but Urges Decisive Action Against Pakistan

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) expressed gratitude to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for showing solidarity after three Afghan cricketers lost their lives in airstrikes launched by Pakistan on Friday evening. However, the ACB quickly reminded the Jay Shah-led body to take “decisive measures” against the country responsible for such an “inhumane act.”

Taliban officials reported that Pakistan violated a 48-hour ceasefire by launching the strikes, resulting in 10 deaths, including the three cricketers. In response, the ACB confirmed the incident and withdrew from the upcoming Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan as a form of protest.

Both the ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued separate statements, condoling the deaths and expressing solidarity with the ACB.

In a follow-up tweet, the ACB thanked the ICC but emphasized that more action is needed. “The Afghanistan Cricket Board extends its sincere gratitude to the @ICC for issuing its statement following the ACB’s appeal. This gesture genuinely reflects the ICC’s neutrality, compassion, and commitment to fairness in expressing its sorrow and sympathy over the tragic martyrdom of young domestic cricketers in Afghanistan,” the ACB wrote.

“The ACB has consistently upheld the principle of keeping sports 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,” it added.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board extends its sincere gratitude to the @ICC for issuing its statement following the ACB’s appeal. This gesture genuinely reflects the ICC’s neutrality, compassion, and commitment to fairness in expressing its sorrow and sympathy over the tragic…

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 18, 2025

Pakistan replace Afghanistan with Zimbabwe

After Afghanistan withdrew from the upcoming Tri-Nation Series in November, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) acted quickly to find a replacement. On Saturday evening, the PCB confirmed that Zimbabwe would step in for Afghanistan.

The tournament, featuring Zimbabwe, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, is set to begin on November 17, with the final scheduled for November 29.

Meanwhile, on Sunday morning, Qatar confirmed that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire.” According to an official statement from the Qatari Foreign Affairs Ministry, the agreement aims to “ensure sustainability of the ceasefire and verify its implementation in a reliable and sustainable manner.”

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