Afghanistan Withdraws from Cricket Series After Deadly Strikes
Afghanistan Withdraws from Cricket Series After Deadly Strikes
Introduction to the Issue
Afghanistan has withdrawn from a cricket series in Pakistan after 3 players were killed in a strike in an eastern border province.
Key Points
The strike killed 10 people in total, including the 3 cricketers, and wounded several others
The incident occurred after the players had returned home from a friendly match
The Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series as a gesture of respect to the victims
What's Next?
Peace talks are scheduled to take place amid a ceasefire, but the situation remains tense.