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Shock and grief swept across the Afghan cricket community after a deadly strike in Kabul late last night left more than 400 people dead and many others injured.

The attack carried out by the Pakistani military reportedly hit civilian areas, including a hospital in the Afghan capital, and sparked a wave of angry reactions from several national players.

Many Afghanistan cricketers took to social media

Afghanistan's Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi shared an emotional message describing the scenes that unfolded in Kabul.

“Tonight in Kabul, hope was extinguished at a hospital. Young men seeking treatment were murdered in a bombing by the Pakistani military regime. Mothers waited at the gates, calling their sons’ names. On the 28th night of Ramadan, their lives were cut short,” Nabi wrote on X.

Rashid Khan calls for accountability

Afghanistan star leg spinner Rashid Khan also reacted strongly and urged international bodies to investigate the incident.

“I am deeply saddened by the latest reports of civilian casualties as a result of Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul. Targeting civilian homes, educational facilities or medical infrastructure, either intentional or by mistake, is a war crime. The sheer disregard for human lives, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, is sickening and deeply concerning,” Rasida Khan reacted.

He further added that such attacks will only deepen divisions and called on global authorities to act.

“I call upon the UN and other human rights agencies to thoroughly investigate this latest atrocity and hold the perpetrators to account. I stand with my Afghanistan people in this difficult time. We shall heal, and we will rise as a nation. We always do. Inshallah.”

Ibrahim Zadran describes terrifying moment

Afghanistan's opening batter Ibrahim Zadran revealed that he actually heard the explosion from inside Kabul. His message described the moment the blast shook the city.

“Tonight, I heard a massive explosion here in Kabul. Moments later we saw flames rising into the sky from a hospital. Our brothers who intended to fast tomorrow are now gone, or wounded. My thoughts are with every family grieving tonight. Kabul is in pain. We pray for justice.”

Naveen-ul-Haq’s Facebook post goes viral

Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq also reacted through a Facebook post that quickly went viral. In a short but sharp message, he compared the actions of the Pakistani regime with Israel.

Naveen Ul Haq' FB post
Naveen Ul Haq's post (Image Source: Facebook)

“Hard to find any difference between Israel and Pakistani regime period," he wrote.

Tensions continue to rise

The reactions from Afghanistan players come at a time when tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated in recent weeks. Both sides have been involved in a tense military standoff and civilians are increasingly bearing the consequences.

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