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Thirteen injured in Kabul cricket stadium explosion
Thirteen people were injured when an explosive device was detonated at Kabul International Cricket Stadium on Friday, Emergency Hospital said.
The blast happened during the 22nd match of Shpageeza Cricket League, a domestic T20 tournament.
Naseeb Khan, chief executive of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, earlier said that four spectators were wounded in the blast.
He said that no player, staff or foreigner was hurt in the incident.
A video posted on social media showed a chaotic scene at the stadium following the blast, with spectators hurriedly leaving the area.
The blast happened after Pamir Zalmi set a 160-run target for Band-e-Amir dragons in 20 overs. Following the explosion, the target was reset at 94 from 10 overs for Band-e-Amir who chased it down.