Why is "Rashid Khan Afghan Cricketers" Trending after Deadly Air Strike in Kabul?

Several Afghan cricketers have reacted strongly to reports of civilian deaths in Kabul after airstrikes linked to Pakistan, and that is why “Rashid Khan Afghan cricketers” is trending on the internet.

Rashid Khan on Pakistan has sparked widespread attention after the Afghan superstar openly condemned the reported airstrikes in Kabul, which allegedly led to multiple civilian casualties. The all-rounder also said that attacking civilian homes, schools, or medical centres, whether done on purpose or by mistake, should be treated as a war crime.

Afghanistan’s Deputy Government spokesperson stated early Tuesday (March 17, 2026) that the number of people killed in an airstrike by Pakistan, which reportedly struck a hospital treating drug users in Kabul, has risen to 400. Pakistan had previously rejected claims that a hospital was targeted in the strike.

Rashid Khan Statement on Pakistan Goes Viral

Rashid Khan, widely regarded as one of the best T20 bowlers in the world, strongly criticised Pakistan for carrying out airstrikes in Kabul that led to multiple civilian deaths.

Experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi also shared a video on X, expressing his grief over the incident in Kabul. He said that hope was lost at a hospital where young men who had gone for treatment were killed in a bombing by the Pakistani military. He added that mothers were left waiting outside, calling out for their sons, and highlighted the tragedy of the incident taking place on the 28th night of Ramadan.

New Afghanistan T20I Skipper Condemns Pakistan's Airstrike

Ibrahim Zadran, who is among the best batsmen in the world and the newly appointed captain of Afghanistan’s T20I side, strongly condemned the airstrike, expressing concern over the tragic events in Kabul.

He shared that a massive explosion was heard across the city, followed by flames rising from a hospital, leaving several innocent people dead or injured. Zadran highlighted that many of those affected were preparing to observe fasting the next day. Extending his sympathies to the grieving families, he said Kabul is in immense pain, and we pray for justice.