Afghanistan Three Cricketers Died Due to Airstrike

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A shocking incident in Afghanistan has left the whole country in grief, and the entire cricket community is mourning. I am talking about the three young Afghanistan cricketers who lost their lives during an airstrike.

According to sources, three Afghanistan cricket players — Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon — died due to an airstrike in Paktika Province.

This tragic incident has shocked all cricket fans and the people of Afghanistan. The death of these three Afghan cricketers is a big loss for the Afghanistan cricket community. It is not only the death of three cricket players but also the death of the bright future of Afghan cricket.

Who Were These Afghanistan Cricket Players?

Let’s talk one by one about these three talented players who are no longer with us.

1. Kabeer Agha

Kabeer Agha was known as an all-round player of the Afghanistan cricket team.
He played domestic cricket in Afghanistan. His eyes always showed his deep passion for cricket. He wanted to represent his country in the Afghanistan National Cricket Team one day.

Kabeer’s friends and family always spoke positively about him. They said he was a calm and focused player. He worked day and night to make his name in cricket and gave his full dedication to the game.

2. Sibghatullah

Sibghatullah was a right-arm fast bowler who played in local tournaments and was very famous in Afghanistan.
His bowling style was unique and strong, and he could swing the ball in both directions.

Local cricket coaches often praised Sibghatullah, saying he would one day become Afghanistan’s future star and make his country proud in international cricket.
His sudden death broke not only his dreams but also the dreams of those who believed in him.

3. Haroon

Among the three, Haroon was the youngest. He had the confidence that every cricketer should have.
Haroon was a brilliant batsman. Even though he was young, his dreams and achievements were very big.

Everyone believed that Haroon would one day take Afghanistan cricket to new heights and make everyone proud. He was a kind-hearted and highly potential player.

Afghanistan Cricket Tragedy 2025

This incident took place in Urgun District, located in Paktika Province, Afghanistan.
This area lies near the Afghanistan border, and on the day of the incident, there was an airstrike going on. Unfortunately, these three cricketers were present in that area at the same time.

It was an incident that no one could ever imagine — losing such talented players in this way.
According to eyewitnesses, when the strike happened, all three cricketers were at their homes.
The reason behind the strike is still unknown, but it has caused a great loss to the country.

Afghanistan has lost three cricketers in this airstrike.

Statement of Afghanistan Cricket Board

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officially announced the death of these three players — Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon.
The ACB expressed deep sorrow and said that it was a dark day for Afghanistan cricket.

“We have lost three talented young players who were the pride of Afghanistan’s domestic cricket.
Their contribution to the game will never be forgotten, and their memories will always stay in the hearts of cricket lovers.”

Cricket World’s Reaction on This Tragic Incident

Cricketers, coaches, and fans around the world expressed their sorrow on social media after hearing this news.

Afghanistan’s national players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi shared emotional posts remembering their fellow cricketers.
Rashid Khan wrote,

“Words can’t explain this pain. May Allah give strength to their families to bear this loss.”

Former players from India, Bangladesh, Australia, and Pakistan also expressed their grief and paid tribute to the three players.

This news spread quickly on social media, and fans were deeply saddened.
Hashtags like #CricketFamily and #PrayForAfghanistan started trending online.

Players from different countries posted messages about this tragic event and paid tribute to the Afghan players.
This shows clearly that cricket connects hearts across nations, no matter where a player comes from.

Afghanistan’s Cricket Team

Afghanistan’s cricket journey has always been full of challenges.
But in the past few years, despite wars and instability, Afghanistan has produced great players like Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Mohammad Nabi.

Cricket inspires Afghan youth to dream big.
Behind every success story, there are many untold stories of struggle and hard work.
Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon also had their own stories of struggle.

Most Afghan cricketers play in unsafe and poor conditions, with limited resources.
They don’t play for money or fame — they play for their love and passion for cricket.

The death of these three future cricketers shows that life is unpredictable. Anything can happen anytime, and everything we build can be lost in a moment.

This tragedy has deeply affected domestic cricket in Afghanistan.
The local teams where these players used to train are mourning their loss, and training sessions have been stopped for a few days in their memory.

Many people believe this incident will open the eyes of the Afghan government to provide better safety and resources to players so that young cricketers can play without fear.

Tributes from Local People and Fans

In Paktika Province, people gathered to pay tribute to the three cricketers.
Their photos were placed with flowers and candles.
Children and youth who were inspired by them were seen crying, holding their posters with tears in their eyes.

Not only in Afghanistan, but cricket fans from other countries also expressed sadness and shared photos and videos on social media.

Peace is very important for every country because war affects not only soldiers but also local people’s lives.
Although the reason behind the airstrike is still unknown, three precious lives have already been lost.

Remembering these players, one fan posted,

“Cricket is our happiness, our dream, and our pride. We pray that no player ever has to face such a day again.”

Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon’s dream of wearing the Afghanistan blue jersey will now remain a dream forever.
They wanted to make their families and their country proud, but their big dreams will now stay unfulfilled.

May their souls rest in peace.

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