Tragedy struck Afghanistan's cricket fraternity as three young players were killed in a Pakistani airstrike near the border. Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh expressed deep sorrow, calling for peace. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed the incident, leading to their withdrawal from an upcoming series. Captain Rashid Khan and other players condemned the attack, mourning the loss of aspiring cricketers.
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