Four Australian cricketers, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Ashton Turner, and Mitch Owen, had a harrowing experience in Pakistan when they narrowly escaped a missile strike. The players were part of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
According to inputs from The Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian cricketers departed Pakistan on a charter flight to Dubai just hours before Indian forces targeted the Nur Khan airbase, the very facility from which they had taken off. The missile strike resulted in multiple explosions and fires, causing widespread panic in the surrounding areas. The players were understandably shaken by the near miss.
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The cricketers had to leave their kits and luggage behind in their hasty departure, highlighting the gravity of the situation. David Warner, however, had already returned to Australia and avoided the potentially devastating incident.
The incident highlights the unpredictable nature of international relations and the potential risks faced by individuals, including sports personalities, in conflict zones. The cricket fraternity is shaken by this close call, and the incident will likely have implications for future international cricket events in Pakistan.
