Afghanistan have pulled out of a T20 worldwide tri-series in Pakistan subsequent month after the deaths of three native cricketers.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) mentioned the deaths have been on account of navy strikes amid ongoing cross-border tensions between the 2 nations.
Pakistan and Afghanistan prolonged a 48-hour truce amid peace talks on Friday, reported Reuters, after clashes which have killed dozens.
Afghanistan have been poised to play Pakistan and Sri Lanka within the tri-series between November 17 and 29 with two league-stage video games scheduled between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The ACB mentioned in an announcement: “The ACB considers this a great loss for Afghanistan’s sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family.
“In response of this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has determined to withdraw from taking part within the upcoming tri-nation T20I collection.”
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan said he welcomed the decision while posting on social media platform X, writing that “nationwide dignity should come earlier than all else”.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has but to touch upon the event.
Within the tri-series, the highest two groups after Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka had performed one another twice would have reached the ultimate in Lahore on November 29.
