Mumbai, Oct 18
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers - Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who lost their lives in the cowardly cross-border airstrikes by Pakistan in Paktika province of Afghanistan.
The loss of innocent lives, particularly those of promising sportspersons, is deeply distressing and a matter of great concern, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement issued on Saturday.
The BCCI also conveyed its heartfelt sympathies to the people of Afghanistan and shares in their pain and loss.
The BCCI is taking a tough stand against Pakistan in line with the Indian government, which has accused Pakistan of fostering terrorism in India. The BCCI has long ago decided not to have any bilateral cricket relations with Pakistan till the country stops supporting and promoting terrorism.