In a poignant display of compassion, Afghanistan’s cricket heroes visited hospital bedsides in Kabul, reaching out to survivors of deadly Pakistani airstrikes that claimed nearly 400 lives. The attacks, coinciding with Ramadan’s end and Eid festivities, transformed jubilation into mourning across the nation.
ACB representatives, headed by CEO Naseeb Khan, toured Kabul Emergency Hospital and Wazir Akbar Khan Hospital. They inquired about patients’ conditions, voiced solidarity, and assured assistance. Social media posts from ACB detailed the emotional exchanges and firm condemnation of the assault.
Test and ODI skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi joined forces with Gulbadin Naib and Qais Ahmad to comfort the injured and their kin. This gesture from the national team highlighted cricket’s role beyond the field in times of crisis.
The board had previously labeled the incident heart-wrenching, noting over 250 injuries alongside the fatalities reported by Taliban officials and media. Stars Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq echoed demands for probes by the United Nations and human rights bodies.
This tragedy not only scars communities but also amplifies calls for peace. The cricketers’ visit serves as a rallying cry for support, urging global attention to the plight of Afghan civilians caught in crossfire.