India, Oct. 19 -- For India, the BCCI's sharp condemnation subtly reinforces New Delhi's alignment with Kabul's concerns, while isolating Islamabad on moral and sporting grounds

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of three young Afghan cricketers - Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon - reportedly killed in an alleged Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan's Paktika province.

In a strongly worded statement, the BCCI described the incident as a "cowardly cross-border airstrike" and extended its condolences to the victims' families and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB).

"The BCCI expresses its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers. The Board st...