Afghanistan, England

UK government urges cricket chiefs to 'deliver on own rules' after Afghanistan boycott calls
The UK government says the International Cricket Council should "deliver on their own rules" relating to women's participation as the England men's team resist calls to boycott their upcoming match against Afghanistan.
Why are MPs calling for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match?
Many MPs and peers in Westminster have said the boycott would be a way to take a stand against the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights.
England board rejects proposal to boycott Champions Trophy clash vs Afghanistan
The ECB has rejected calls to boycott England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, emphasising the need for an ICC-wide approach to addressing human rights concerns while condemning the Taliban's oppressive policies against women in Afghanistan.
Champions Trophy 2025: British politicians want England to boycott clash against Afghanistan in Lahore, here’s why
England are scheduled to play Afghanistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 26 in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
England cricket board rejects calls to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy: 'ICC-wide approach would be more impactful'
England cricket board has rejected calls to boycott Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy 2025 despite calls from former sportspersons and politicians. The ECB feels that an ICC-wide approach would be more impactful rather than an individual country taking a radical step.
England Urged To Boycott Afghanistan Match By British Politicians
A group of more than 160 British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan as a stand against the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights.
England cricket chiefs reject call for solo boycott of Afghanistan Champions Trophy game over Taliban assault on women's rights
More than 160 politicians, including Nigel Farage and Jeremy Corbyn, have signed a letter condemning the "insidious dystopia" in Afghanistan, but the ECB said it would prefer to take unified rather than unilateral action.
England told to boycott Afghanistan match
Over 160 British politicians have urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott next month’s Champions Trophy match against
England urged to boycott Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan by UK politicians
More than 160 U.K. politicians are urging England to refuse to play the Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month.
England accused of ‘appalling and misogynistic’ move against women to not boycott Afghanistan match
England have been accused of making an “appalling and misogynistic” decision by going ahead with plans to play Afghanistan despite fresh calls for a boycott of next month’s Champions Trophy fixture.
England resist calls to boycott Afghanistan cricket tie
The UK government has backed England's decision to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, and called for the International Cricket Council to act instead.
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