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Afghanistan Cricket Board Calls for Decisive Measures Against Pakistan Following Airstrikes

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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has expressed its gratitude to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for showing solidarity after three cricketers lost their lives in airstrikes launched by Pakistan. However, the ACB also urged the ICC to take "decisive measures" against Pakistan, which it condemned for its "inhumane act." The Taliban officials claimed that Pakistan violated a 48-hour ceasefire by launching airstrikes, resulting in the deaths of 10 people, including three cricketers. In response, the ACB withdrew from the upcoming Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan as a sign of protest.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) lost three cricketers in airstrikes launched by Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of 10 people.
  • The ACB withdrew from the upcoming Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan as a sign of protest against Pakistan's "inhumane act."
  • The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued separate statements condoling the demise of the three cricketers and expressing their solidarity with the ACB.
  • The Taliban officials claimed that Pakistan violated a 48-hour ceasefire by launching airstrikes, resulting in the deaths of 10 people.
  • The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Zimbabwe would replace Afghanistan in the Tri-Nation Series.
  • Qatar confirmed that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, with the aim of ensuring sustainability and verifying its implementation.

Statistics:

  • 3 cricketers lost their lives in airstrikes launched by Pakistan.
  • 10 people died in the airstrikes, including 3 cricketers.
  • The Tri-Nation Series is scheduled to begin on November 17 and end on November 29.
  • Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire on Sunday morning.
  • Zimbabwe will replace Afghanistan in the Tri-Nation Series.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, "Afghanistan Cricket Board calls for decisive measures against Pakistan following airstrikes" (October 19)

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