Pakistani Airstrike Kills Three Afghan Cricketers, Prompts T20 Series Withdrawal

A Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan's Paktika province has killed at least eight people, including three cricketers. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) identified the players as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon. In response to the attack, which it called a devastating blow to the nation's sports community, the ACB has withdrawn its team from an upcoming T20 tri-series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The incident has drawn sharp condemnation from Afghan players and threatens a fragile ceasefire agreement between the two nations.