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Afghanistan withdraws from tri-series after 3 cricketers killed in Pakistani airstrikes

Dubai: Afghanistan has pulled out of next month’s T20 tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka following deadly airstrikes by Pakistan that killed three Afghan cricketers in Paktika province. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced its withdrawal on Friday, calling the attack “cowardly and inhumane.” The series was set to be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi from November 5 to 29. However, the ACB said it could not participate “as a gesture of respect to the victims” and in solidarity with the grieving families. ACB mourns the loss of young cricketers...


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