Afghanistan Cricketers Condemn Pakistan's Airstrike on Kabul Hospital

In a strong response to a tragic airstrike on a Kabul hospital that left nearly 400 dead, Afghanistan's cricket stars, including Naveen Ul Haq and Rashid Khan, have condemned the actions of Pakistan. The attack, which occurred during Ramadan, has intensified the already fraught relations between the two nations. Cricketers have called for justice and accountability, highlighting the humanitarian crisis and the need for peace. This incident has sparked outrage within the cricket community and beyond, as calls for an investigation into the airstrike grow louder.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 17, 2026, 10:39 IST

Naveen Ul Haq's Strong Reaction

Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen Ul Haq expressed his outrage towards Pakistan following a devastating airstrike on a hospital in Kabul that resulted in nearly 400 fatalities. The incident reportedly occurred around 9:00 PM, coinciding with the time when many were breaking their Ramadan fast. The Afghan health ministry confirmed that the airstrike left the hospital in ruins. Naveen took to social media to voice his discontent, stating, “It’s hard to distinguish between the actions of Israel and the Pakistani regime.”

Reactions from the Afghan Cricket Community

Afghanistan Cricket Fraternity Reacts To Kabul Strike

The recent airstrikes have further strained the already tense relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Naveen was not alone in his condemnation; fellow cricketers such as Rashid Khan, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Mohammad Nabi also spoke out against the attack. Azmatullah Omarzai shared on X, “Earlier tonight, we heard a powerful explosion here in Kabul. Soon after, flames rose into the sky from a hospital struck in Pakistani airstrikes. In the month of Ramadan, after people had broken their fasts, innocent lives were lost and many others were wounded. My heart is with every family mourning tonight. Kabul is grieving. We pray for justice and for peace.”

Rashid Khan further accused Pakistan of committing war crimes, stating, “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, whether intentional or accidental, constitutes a war crime. The blatant disregard for human lives, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, is appalling and deeply troubling. This will only exacerbate division and hatred. I urge the UN and other human rights organizations to investigate this atrocity thoroughly and hold those responsible accountable. I stand with my Afghan people during this challenging time. We will heal and rise as a nation. We always do. Inshallah.”

As reported by Reuters, Pakistan has denied any involvement in the hospital attack in Kabul. Tensions between the two nations escalated earlier this year in February, when Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declared an “open war” against the Taliban government.