Chennai Super Kings expanded their sincere support to Afghanistan residents after a devastating earthquake by 6.0 Magnitude hit the eastern province at the end of 31 August and required more than 800 lives and injured more than 2,800 individuals.
Tremor, Shot near Jalalabad in Nangarhar and Kunarhit at 23:47 local time and was shallow to depth, which increased its destructive impact. Rescue operations take place in the middle of depressing conditions – remote mountain terrain, blocked roads and landslides continue to prevent efforts.
In this grim CSK lesson, he shared a solidarity report:
“For our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan we are broken by the earthquake that hit your country. In this darkest hour you can strength and hope to raise you again.”
Before clashing with the trio on Sunday, crickets from Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates were watched in memory of the victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan for a minute of silence.
According to a statement by Afghanistan cricket, the national team promised its fees for the game from the game against SAE along with other gifts to help families affected by the earthquake in the Kunar province.
Players participating in the ongoing regional list will also contribute on Tuesday to the KHOST tournament, with all collections to be immediately sent to support those who are in Kunar during this difficult period.
Afghanathalan stands in solidarity with earthquake victims in Kunar
Before the match against UAE, Afghanatalan watched a minute of silence and recited Fatiha in memory of the victims of a devastating earthquake that hit the Kunar province in East Afghanistan.
Yun’ar, pic.twitter.com/mwru4jcigq– Afghanistan cricket council (@acboofficials) September 1, 2025
Afghanistan sits on the main seismic turning line, where Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, making it one of the most areas susceptible to earthquakes in Asia. In particular, Hindu Kush Mountains have witnessed frequent and devastating tremor over the years.
On October 7, 2023, the Earth hit the series of shocks – the strongest measurement of 6.3 – that has become the deadliest natural disaster that Afghanistan has recently faced.
Toll reports varied: Associated Press estimated at least 4,000 deaths, while the UN placed a much lower number at approximately 1,500.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
September 1, 2025
