England, Afghanistan

UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match over treatment of women
A group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan next month, saying the country's cricket board (ECB) needed to take a stand against the Taliban's crackdown on women.
England cricket chiefs respond to calls to boycott Afghanistan clash over Taliban
England will face Afghanistan in their second group game of the 2025 Champions Trophy, but more than 160 politicians have called for a boycott over the Taliban's outlawing of female sport
Why are there calls for England to boycott its cricket match against Afghanistan?
England's cricket team has come under pressure to withdraw from its match against Afghanistan as a moral objection to the Taliban’s assault on women’s rights. | ITV National News
South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play them next month.
South Africa sports minister: Afghanistan at Champions Trophy is 'hypocritical and immoral'
South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, has added his voice to the growing backlash at Afghanistan's participation in next month's ICC Champions Trophy, after comparing the Taliban regime's treatment of women in the country to Apartheid,
South Africa to boycott Champions Trophy 2025 match against Afghanistan? Check details
South Africa sports minister Gayton McKenzie urged the cricket team to boycott their Champions Trophy 2025 opener clash against Afghanistan.
South Africa Sports Minister Joins The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Boycott Movement | Details Inside
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is 40 days away, but the controversies are taking no stopping, as the South Africa Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, is the latest person to join the boycott movement of the mega event.
Spooked players left in tears the last time England boycotted a cricket match
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Why are MPs calling for England to boycott cricket match?
Hundreds of British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott next month's Champions ...
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Explained: Why Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma cannot play county cricket before India's Test Series vs England
Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had a below-average performance in the recent Border Gavaskar Trophy. Chankesh Rao Updated ...
England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP
England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says ...
England cannot be cowards. A cricket boycott of Afghanistan is the only way
Among the stranger details of Jonathan Trott’s role coaching Afghanistan is that he has yet to set foot in the place.
Women's rights activists call for England to forfeit championship cricket match to Afghanistan
Women's rights activists have called for England's cricket team to forfeit its championship match against Afghanistan in ...
Lauren Filer: England's fast bowler who could lead them to Women's Ashes 2025 glory against Australia
England play Australia in three ODIs, three T20s and a one-off Test match between January 11 and February 2; day-night Test to be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground; Australia hold Womens Ashes and ...