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"Devastating, Dark Hour": Naseem Shah Extends Condolences On Bangladesh's Plane Crash

Akshita Patel

Naseem Shah reacts to crash in Bangladesh [Source: @iNaseemShah, @mufaddal_vohra, @DivyaaaNationa1/X.com]Naseem Shah reacts to crash in Bangladesh [Source: @iNaseemShah, @mufaddal_vohra, @DivyaaaNationa1/X.com]

Young Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has posted an emotional message following a heartbreaking plane crash in Dhaka, Bangladesh. In the accident, a Bangladesh Air Force training plane crashed into a school and killed numerous innocent kids.

On July 21, a Bangladesh Air Force F-7BGI fighter jet crashed into the Milestone School and College in Uttara. The crash resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, 16 of whom were students, two teachers, and one pilot. More than 100 were injured, with some in critical condition.

Naseem Shah Remembers Aircraft Crash Victims

In the middle of this tragic news, Pakistani cricketer Naseem Shah took to social media to express his sadness and offer support to those affected. 

Calling Bangladesh “a country close to my heart,” Naseem’s post reflected his genuine emotions and offered prayers to those affected by the tragedy.

Naseem Shah's tweet [Source: @iNaseemShah/X.com]Naseem Shah's tweet [Source: @iNaseemShah/X.com]

Other Pakistani cricketers, including Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali, also shared similar messages of support. 

Incidentally, the Pakistan cricket team is currently touring Bangladesh for a 3-game T20I series. However, Naseem was left out of the squad due to injury concerns.

BCB To Pay Tribute To Victims

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that the second T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan will be played as a mark of respect for the victims of the recent Dhaka plane crash. 

The match, set for Tuesday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, will observe National Mourning Day. At least 20 lives were lost in the tragedy, prompting the BCB to arrange tributes including a minute’s silence, players wearing black armbands, and no music during the match. 

The national flag will fly at half-mast. Bangladesh leads the three-match series 1-0 after a dominant win in the first game.