The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has decided to withdraw from a scheduled tri-nation T20 cricket series in November after three local players were killed in an air strike attributed to Pakistan. The strike occurred in the Urgon district of Paktika province, where the players were dining after a match. The ACB expressed its condolences, stating that the players' deaths represent a significant loss for Afghanistan's sports community. The International Cricket Council (ICC) condemned the attack, which also resulted in civilian casualties, and expressed solidarity with the ACB. This incident follows a period of heightened tensions and violence along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, with both nations experiencing casualties from recent clashes. The Taliban government has indicated its willingness to engage in peace talks with Pakistan, despite ongoing hostilities.