"No cricket with a country where terrorists are housed & provided safe havens": Afghan Cricket Board

[MenInG]

"No cricket with a country where terrorists are housed & provided safe havens": Afghan Cricket Board

Official statement from the Afghanistan Cricket Board about today's tragic attack in Kabul.

The ACB administration would like to offer its prayers and thoughts to the victims of today's attack in Kabul and pray for the speedy recovery of the those injured in the attack.

By killing innocent and destitute people today, the enemies of Afghanistan's peace and stability showed that they are not worthy of friendship and will not change thier stance against Afghans.

In light of the findings of security services and calls by the Afghan people, the ACB hereby cancel all kinds of cricket matches and mutual relationship agreement with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

No agreement of friendly matches and mutual relationship agreement is valid with a country where terrorists are housed and provided safe havens.

With the hope of a prosperous and developed Afghanistan!

 

[MenInG]

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[The intelligent Supporter]

Official statement from the Afghanistan Cricket Board about today's tragic attack in Kabul.

The ACB administration would like to offer its prayers and thoughts to the victims of today's attack in Kabul and pray for the speedy recovery of the those injured in the attack.

By killing innocent and destitute people today, the enemies of Afghanistan's peace and stability showed that they are not worthy of friendship and will not change thier stance against Afghans.

In light of the findings of security services and calls by the Afghan people, the ACB hereby cancel all kinds of cricket matches and mutual relationship agreement with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

No agreement of friendly matches and mutual relationship agreement is valid with a country where terrorists are housed and provided safe havens.

With the hope of a prosperous and developed Afghanistan!

Did BCCI AND GOI write the statement for ACB?

 

[Destroyer88]

Did BCCI AND GOI write the statement for ACB?

Not at all surprised by their decision, our western neighbours have always had the tendency to backstab us and its about time we let go off the afghans. Yes i am pretty sure our nosy neighbours have a big hand with this decision and i guess its about time PCB stops begging these nations for extra matches. Look who speaks about safe haven for terrorists haha absolutely ridiculous.

 

[Slog]

Good luck cleaning up.

 

[Destroyer88]

They should also cancel the t20 league NOCs for all pakistani players

 

[Rafay Shafiq]

They should also cancel the t20 league NOCs for all pakistani players

I hope pcb do. Also players themselves but Pakistani players can do to any extent for money

 

[Savak]

Bangladesh and now the Afghan nation is under the pocket of the Indians. Have no doubt Lankans will also do the same, i.e. side with the BCCI against the PCB.

PCB really needs to pursue that lawsuit against the BCCI aggressively and get the well deserved compensation due to them and try to find a way to not be reliant on the BCCI or any foreign board.

 

[idrizzy]

I might be misinformed but what does BCCI have to do with this?

I mean I find it strange that Afghans are cutting ties with Pakistan over a terrorist attack conducted by ISIS, and not specifically Pakistani's (correct me if I'm wrong). I'd understand if they were suspended but completely cut off? (Is this where BCCI come in?)

 

[czar]

As it is Western Boards dont like Pakistan and now Pakistan is getting quite unpopular with the countries in SC.

If the current trend continues then against whom they will play in the future ?

No Cricket with India, none with Bangladesh and none with Afghanistan which leaves only SL for now. And it wont be long before SL joins the BCCI led Asian Cricket group.

 

[Executioner]

Why compare with Bangladesh? Your board was urging our board to send our team to Pakistan when they wouldn't dare to pressurize other boards.

BCB and PCB were always on good terms but lately PCB wanted to leverage Bangladesh into playing in Pakistan to showcase the world that Pakistan is safe for international cricket while they will keep on playing series against West Indies

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

India have let Afghanistan play their matches in India in return for doing this to PCB. Dirty dirty politics at play.

If this doesnt put fire in our belly to win on Sunday I don't know what will.

 

[Destroyer88]

India have let Afghanistan play their matches in India in return for doing this to PCB. Dirty dirty politics at play.

If this doesnt put fire in our belly to win on Sunday I don't know what will.

I sincerely hope it does but doesnt look like at the moment

 

[Hawkeye]

Tbh, Afg has absolutely no control over half its population. They are controlled by the insurgents, don't have the forces to tackle and clean up those areas.

And blindly going with blame games - to please their new ally.

 

[Cricfan4eva]

Bangladesh don't play Pakistan. They are back-stabbers, India is influencing them.

Sri Lanka don't play Pakistan. Well you can't call them back-stabbers because of 2009 but they sure are BCCI's stooges.

Afghanistan don't play Pakistan. Those ungrateful back-stabbers are BCCI's puppets.


And what's PCB? An angel board, which does no wrong. Always the victim of malice of big bad bullies around the world.

Sometimes I bet people at BCCI would be laughing at the undeserved credit they get for all this. BCCI in it's current state can't appoint its team's coach and they will instruct a foreign board to cut ties with another board. Better stuff them some fictions out there, I'll say

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Politics at play.

 

[Square Drive]

Good day for Pakistan cricket.

To hell with this so called Afghan cricket team.

 

[kingusama92]

That's an incredibly unprofessional (and emotional) statement from their cricket board.

 

[Executioner]

However I find this press release quite shocking.

Are ACB really blaming Pakistani as a country for nursing terrorist and cut all kind of relationships with PCB.

Bangladesh despite all the issues regarding history with Pakistan Army have shown interest to play with Pakistan regardless.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

That's an incredibly unprofessional (and emotional) statement from their cricket board.

In fairness if people took a step back and put themselves in their shoes, living in a county destroyed completely where even during Ramadan the capital city is rendered a warzone, I think we could understand their grief and anger.

Obviously the issue isnt black and white, but based off of what I've read here in the past on timepass, while Pakistan has helped millions of Afghan refugees, they have also had a hand in creating them too.

 

[Donal Cozzie]

Its wrong of the ACB to mix politics here though. Whatever about the Pak government the PCB only wanted to foster a friendship and partnership, to spurn that is foolish. Shouldve used it to create goodwill between both countries.

 

[shaz619]

Its wrong of the ACB to mix politics here though. Whatever about the Pak government the PCB only wanted to foster a friendship and partnership, to spurn that is foolish. Shouldve used it to create goodwill between both countries.

PCB have gone out of their way to support AFG cricket so many times when no one else would give help

 

[Donal Cozzie]

PCB have gone out of their way to support AFG cricket so many times when no one else would give help

That is true. ACB have made a wrong move here no mistaking that. But I can't help but feel sorry for them. Can't be easy seeing such scenes on a regular basis

 

[MenInG]

Not clear the need for a cricket board to make a political statement! Must be a first and hopefully the last.

 

[Markhor]

Its internal posturing. I don't think the BCCI pushed them to take this stance, but the ACB know they have a reliable ally in the BCCI so don't need the close relationship with the PCB that they did in the past.

Afghan political system and police is riddled with corruption, incompetence and abuse, there is still large parts of the country not under government control and its economy is largely propped up by international aid. Sooner or later you need to look in the mirror.

 

[Pete Rose]

This is a conspiracy by the Indians.

 

[Savak]

The PCB should make a note of this official statement from the Afghan Cricket Board. There will come a day when the Afghan's will need Pakistan again and at that point in time the PCB should refuse any help what so ever. You can't be a door mat for the entire world forever. Actions, Decisions, Choices must be noted and must have consequences.

 

[Hayreddin]

Let's face it, we lost the war for "hearts in minds" in Afghanistan. Irrespective of how/why Afghanistan has gone so awry, its still Afghans who think we are at fault. Us being belligerent, calling them "backstabbers" isn't helping change that.

 

[moghul]

Big brother is not allowing Afghanistan and BD playing any cricket with Pakistan, we understand that, not everything is in their hands.

 

[DanishJamil]

That is true. ACB have made a wrong move here no mistaking that. But I can't help but feel sorry for them. Can't be easy seeing such scenes on a regular basis

We have seen such scenes day in day out not long ago, yet we were and are always the first one to start dialogue and play regardless whether India/Afghanistan NDS were behind those scenes.

In case of Afghanistan we have offered them every facility in NCA, and in return we get this.

 

[Savak]

Let's face it, we lost the war for "hearts in minds" in Afghanistan. Irrespective of how/why Afghanistan has gone so awry, its still Afghans who think we are at fault. Us being belligerent, calling them "backstabbers" isn't helping change that.

Actually to be honest, when you want to bring someone into line, you have to hit their pockets hard. If you keep on showing unlimited kindness, that kindness is taken for granted.

All these refugee camps should be terminated with immediate effect and all refugees should be directed to return to Afghanistan asap. All Afghan cricketers should be barred from the NCA and the PSL along with domestic Cricket.

That is what the Afghan Board should suffer for their official statement against Pakistan and the PCB.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

To make such a statement so soon after an attack is silly. TBH I was surprised Pakistan even agreed to play a match in Kabul - the city suffers from at least half a dozen major attacks a year.

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

ACB just shut themselves in the foot.
Should never mix politics and sport.

 

[Savak]

To make such a statement so soon after an attack is silly. TBH I was surprised Pakistan even agreed to play a match in Kabul - the city suffers from at least half a dozen major attacks a year.

Big hearts are unappreciated

 

[Boycottisno2]

PCB should stop pakistani players from playing in new afghan T20 tournament .... it is not a safe country to play .... and especially Kabul where the matches will take place.....

 

[Hayreddin]

Actually to be honest, when you want to bring someone into line, you have to hit their pockets hard. If you keep on showing unlimited kindness, that kindness is taken for granted.

All these refugee camps should be terminated with immediate effect and all refugees should be directed to return to Afghanistan asap. All Afghan cricketers should be barred from the NCA and the PSL along with domestic Cricket.

That is what the Afghan Board should suffer for their official statement against Pakistan and the PCB.

First off, using refugees as tools of punishment is incredibly egregious. Also, it does us no good to toss civilians (muslim brothers and sisters, no less) into what is basically a civil war. A much better tactic would be to militarily cooperate with Afghanistan to purge out Daesh elements in the country. More development from us rather than India is a good start. Cricket ties should be maintained as well.

With all do respect brother Savak, having such knee jerk reaction won't better our situation in the diplomatic department. The more we have good relationships with nearby Muslim countries (Bangladesh included) the less reliant we have to be on other, outside forces for international engagement.

Also brother Savak, 80+ people died, anger is a typical reaction. We should mourn and wish for the best and aid them if possible.

 

[ExpressPacer]

Pakistan brought itself into the helms of terror and proxy wars just to help the poor Afghan refugees but it it heart-wrenching to see even the ones who grew up in Pakistan, used our resources, ruined our economy, increased the already huge population and terrorized the country - are criticizing it. To hell with them.

 

[moghul]

They ran away from Russian invasion , ended up in Pakistan and a generation grew up here, Pakistan hosted 3 millions afghan and most of them are still in Pakistan. The moment India showed them some $$, they are pointing finger at Pakistan and not cleaning their own house.

 

[Markhor]

PCB should stop pakistani players from playing in new afghan T20 tournament .... it is not a safe country to play .... and especially Kabul where the matches will take place.....

I'm surprised PCB gave security clearance to play in Kabul in the first place.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

First off, using refugees as tools of punishment is incredibly egregious. Also, it does us no good to toss civilians (muslim brothers and sisters, no less) into what is basically a civil war. A much better tactic would be to militarily cooperate with Afghanistan to purge out Daesh elements in the country. More development from us rather than India is a good start. Cricket ties should be maintained as well.

With all do respect brother Savak, having such knee jerk reaction won't better our situation in the diplomatic department. The more we have good relationships with nearby Muslim countries (Bangladesh included) the less reliant we have to be on other, outside forces for international engagement.

Also brother Savak, 80+ people died, anger is a typical reaction. We should mourn and wish for the best and aid them if possible.

In December 2014 we lost 130+ of our own innocent children; children who had nothing to do with this messed up war.....Did we go on blaming others ?? Did we start throwing a tantrum over things that no one in the modern world can control??

No !! we looked at ourselves and how we can improve the situation in our own country by putting down these terrorists and started the military operation. This is called what a proper democratic government does when faced with a crisis.

You don't go on blaming XYZ for the shortcoming of your own security failure and clearly by how the statement is drafted I am most certain it was written by a bigoted Afghani who is on someone else's payroll because truth be told if you're an elected representative of a nation and your diplomatic linguistics are as bad as a high school kid tripping on morphine then something somewhere is incredibly wrong.

Plus the irony in this entire facade is literally shooting itself in the head. Afghanistan, outside Kabul has no control of it's government institutions and are run by rouge elements that are totally independent of accountability. For starters, it would actually make a lot more sense for Afghanis to investigate those regions than pointing the finger and blaming Pakistan.

Afghan refugees have nothing to do with this situation and they shouldn't be dragged into this. If I were in charge the first thing I would do is to halt all the NOC(s) for this league as Pakistani players are probably the biggest crowd pullers there.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

We have secured the border which they did not like. We did a census in our area near the border which they did not like.

They want terrorism to finish but don't want borders to be secured.

We need to cut all ties with them for forseeable future.

 

[GLORY OF '92]

This is why we need to wise up.and look after ourselves. No one is your friend in international politics.

We are too soft with people.

 

[msb314]

Afghan govt should apologize immediately

 

[JibranAnsari]

Ironic statement... if you ever wondered what the word irony means you should go deep into this statement.

 

[Hawkeye]

That is true. ACB have made a wrong move here no mistaking that. But I can't help but feel sorry for them. Can't be easy seeing such scenes on a regular basis

I feel bad for them too, actually, PAK was having the same kind of instability about 6-7 years back.

After the operation in the troubled border areas, the situation has significantly improved.

However, in AFG case, half of their country is not under govt control and insurgents control entire cities. It's from there these incidents originate.

It's just plain stupidity and naive of them to blame Pak, that too this soon. They just shot themselves in the foot , as [MENTION=47524]thelandofthebravepeople[/MENTION] said. Nobody from here wants this to happen in AFG.

 

[ExplicitAI]

Given I'm one of the younger members on PP I'll say that I've experienced Afghans in college and school say some nasty stuff to me because I was Pakistani in this day and age, saying how we are not pure bred original people like Afghans, Iranians, Indians, Arabs etc. Basically saying we are mutations of Afghans and Indians combined into one and made into Pakistan; some said they feel like beating us up and leaving us to lie on the floor. Also going on about how each and every Pakistani should have the responsibility of sorting out their government, including foreign Pakistani's that were born in the US or UK. Other Afghans kept going on about how their army was way stronger than the supposedly "weak" and "cowardly" Pak army.

To be honest I'm sick of the way people like that treat us and my mind says to cut ties off with these people because they don't bring you happiness; cutting off negative energy and making yourself better would attract a better crowd.

Coming back to cricket, we should stop our players from going to Kabul and stop Afghan players from using the NCA and playing in PSL.

 

[IAJ]

Afghani people are generally good people but seems like they are run by some incompetent and stupid administrators.

But what the ACB has done here is beyond stupidy.

 

[Waseem]

I think it's about time Pakistan takes firm action as well. Pakistan lost 70,000 people in the last decade and almost all major attacks were carried out from Afghanistan including APS attacks on kids which could be considered one of the worst attacks in Pakistan history (or anywhere in the world considering victims). Pakistan didn't mix sports with politics even after such an attack because sportsmen can't be held accountable for such pathetic acts, there are thousands of non state actors acting individually in these horrible acts.

It was great to hear Aamir Sohail asking Indians why they bother to play Pakistan in ICC events? If you don't want to play even on neutral ground then why do you play Pakistan in ICC events?

 

[BDwarriors]

Am really shocked by such a bold statement from a country like afghanistan....

 

[Sherlock]

That reads like an emotional statement, rather than a professional one. Should've waited for a few days, if not weeks to let the dust settle.

I genuinely don't like when politics is played out in the sports arena. Didn't like it with India, or with Bangladesh and now Afghanistan. Truly a pathetic way of isolating another cricketing nation that cannot do anything about terrorism.

 

[Savak]

If i remember correctly. Pakistan gave aid in US dollars to the Afghan govt as well to help it stand on its feet. Should demand that money back and the Afghan ambassador to Pakistan should be called for an explanation.

 

[abughio]

First off, using refugees as tools of punishment is incredibly egregious. Also, it does us no good to toss civilians (muslim brothers and sisters, no less) into what is basically a civil war. A much better tactic would be to militarily cooperate with Afghanistan to purge out Daesh elements in the country. More development from us rather than India is a good start. Cricket ties should be maintained as well.

With all do respect brother Savak, having such knee jerk reaction won't better our situation in the diplomatic department. The more we have good relationships with nearby Muslim countries (Bangladesh included) the less reliant we have to be on other, outside forces for international engagement.

Also brother Savak, 80+ people died, anger is a typical reaction. We should mourn and wish for the best and aid them if possible.

Bro.. sorry we are tired being good boy all around the world.. this good boy image has made us punching bag of everyone. You cant vent your anger about negligence in security on pakistan.. no we are sorry..

We have suffered alot with afghans in our country.. they need to go. From metro cities to madrasas in remote area and everywhere. They have to go. For bringing peace in pak

 

[captain crook]

The allegations are serious. PCB really needs to look into these and act accordingly. Attack in Kabul is extremely unfortunate but it's ironical for Afghan board to say what they said. Hope some sense prevails! Peace..

 

[daytrader]

My condolences to the Afghan people for this massive tragedy but what a joke of a board. Not even a day passes and they blame Pakistan without any proof. Supposedly Muslim brothers backstabbing us whenever they get an opportunity

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Too much from a smaller board. They shouldn't mix cricket with politics. That's not their preferable scenario.

 

[London_Lahori]

Didums, I'm sure going to miss playing against Afghanistan (I can't remember a single game against them).

 

[aabbasi]

Their are various things wrong with the statement:

1. It is a political statement from a Sports entity.

2. They blamed Pakistan immediately after the attack, even though they hadn't identified the attackers. They say that in light of the feedback from security services they have made this decision. How stupid can your security services be when they cannot stop a truck full of explosives in one of the most secure parts of Kabul, and within few hours claim to have identified the attackers. If you knew the attack was going to happen, why you didn't stop it, and if you didn't know about the attack, what evidence did you get in few hours to understand the links between them and Pakistan. FYI - ISIS claimed the responsibility for the attack.

However on another note, it is time for Pakistan to take foreign policy seriously. Ashraf Ghani (a Pashtoon) was our best bet in establishing a friendship with Afghanistan. How did we manage to push him away on the Indian side, is a question we need to ask ourselves.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Their are various things wrong with the statement:

1. It is a political statement from a Sports entity.

2. They blamed Pakistan immediately after the attack, even though they hadn't identified the attackers. They say that in light of the feedback from security services they have made this decision. How stupid can your security services be when they cannot stop a truck full of explosives in one of the most secure parts of Kabul, and within few hours claim to have identified the attackers. If you knew the attack was going to happen, why you didn't stop it, and if you didn't know about the attack, what evidence did you get in few hours to understand the links between them and Pakistan. FYI - ISIS claimed the responsibility for the attack.

However on another note, it is time for Pakistan to take foreign policy seriously. Ashraf Ghani (a Pashtoon) was our best bet in establishing a friendship with Afghanistan. How did we manage to push him away on the Indian side, is a question we need to ask ourselves.

Pakistan has no fireign minister and this shows how serious they are about their foreign affairs

 

[Commander]

Save havens for terrorists? Do they not know what their own country is? Without our help, they will go nowhere because India sure as hell will not send even a player from their A team to them

 

[Shafi]

I bet our board will beg for matches from ACB in near future. Grow your spine PCB

 

[Mp812]

Bangladesh and now the Afghan nation is under the pocket of the Indians. Have no doubt Lankans will also do the same, i.e. side with the BCCI against the PCB.

PCB really needs to pursue that lawsuit against the BCCI aggressively and get the well deserved compensation due to them and try to find a way to not be reliant on the BCCI or any foreign board.

So Pakistan is left in lurch by Bangladesh, Afghanistan, India of course and as per you possibly SL eventually. You do know that the lawsuit can get PCB a lot of money but it can also backfire big time. If lawsuit was so easy, PCB would have done it long back.
So many countries ( almost al neighbours except one) lining up against one country. Whats the conspiracy angle here????

 

[Azzurri]

I don't really want to say this but enough is enough. No more relations with afghan cricket board.

 

[Stewie]

Na khelo.. hamari konsi baahein aakri hein tumharey liey

 

[RehanG]

lol. is this even serious? cancel all the noc's by the board and don't let Afghan players use any facilities in Pak. Afghan Board forgot that whatever their team is today that is because of Pakistan. let them lick India's $$.

 

[Salman]

BCCI : Oi Afghanistan, Jump!

AFB : How high ?

BCCI : Good boy, that's the spirit.

 

[Zak_Fan]

About time PCB makes up with Bangla board. Pakistan Cricket needs friends quite desperately.

 

[letme alone]

we r got punchment becus we helping you in growing cricket.

 

[Salman]

About time PCB makes up with Bangla board. Pakistan Cricket needs friends quite desperately.

PCB does not need these kind of friends, specially if they are acting like the neighbors pets, wonder when India will finally house train them and allow them inside.

 

[Zak_Fan]

PCB does not need these kind of friends, specially if they are acting like the neighbors pets, wonder when India will finally house train them and allow them inside.

Why? Because they refuse to tour Pakistan?

 

[Salman]

Why? Because they refuse to tour Pakistan?

Because it's so damn shamefully obvious it's not their own decision, they are really an irrelevant board in the grand scheme of things, dreaming India will host them one day if they follow orders, will never happen!

Up till now, didn't really see anyone else wanting to host them properly either expect for Pakistan, so they have shot themselves in the foot and made to look like a bunch of tools.

 

[Dios]

Understandable position from the ACB.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Because it's so damn shamefully obvious it's not their own decision, they are really an irrelevant board in the grand scheme of things, dreaming India will host them one day if they follow orders, will never happen!

Up till now, didn't really see anyone else wanting to host them properly either expect for Pakistan, so they have shot themselves in the foot and made to look like a bunch of tools.

But no one is touring Pakistan, so why would Bangladesh's own decision be any different?

 

[hitthestump]

About time PCB makes up with Bangla board. Pakistan Cricket needs friends quite desperately.

Why? I would imagine Bangladesh needs us more than we need them.

 

[Zak_Fan]

Why? I would imagine Bangladesh needs us more than we need them.

That's debatable now. Anyway, my point was that PCB really needs to bury differences with BCB and find a friend for once to avoid isolation.

 

[Specialisttailender]

This statement is shocking.

 

[hitthestump]

Not really. Pakistan just need to focus on developing cricket rather than politics.

 

[Sherlock]

That's debatable now. Anyway, my point was that PCB really needs to bury differences with BCB and find a friend for once to avoid isolation.

Very true, but as you and I know all too well the egos of subcontinental people are supremely huge. Be it India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and now Afghanistan.

It's just an awful statement [ACB statement] truth be told. To bring politics into it is very stupid and uncalled for and neither is there any evidence in regards to which group was behind the horrific attack.

 

[the Great Khan]

Not surprised by this statement at all considering the recent behaviour of this Indian client regime. I think this will finally prove to the PCB that we need to look after ourselves an not others. The ACb can rely on its masters the Indians now and I'm sure they will be happy to accommodate them. Good for them. We will survive without them as we have done through one of the worst periods for Pakistan cricket.

People talk about isolation but you cant afford to keep a country like Pakistan out of cricket and practically its impossible as the BCCI has found since 2008. The ACB will now find itself once again marginalised and a fringe board.

 

[shaz619]

AFG Cricket are the laughing stock of the cricket world right now.

 

[shaz619]

People have died I have no idea why anger is being taken out on cricket