Champions Trophy 2025: British politicians want England to boycott clash against Afghanistan in Lahore; here’s why
1 week, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: British politicians want England to boycott clash against Afghanistan in Lahore; here’s why

Live Mint  

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been asked to boycott their match against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan, according to a letter signed by more than 160 politicians in the United Kingdom. Since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, female participation in sports has been effectively stopped, a move that directly puts the Afghanistan Cricket Board in contravention of International Cricket Council rules. Since the ICC has allowed the Afghanistan men's cricket team to play cricket, the UK parliament has written to the ECB to make its own moral objection. The statement, addressed to ECB chief executive Richard Gould, concludes: “We strongly urge the England men's team players and officials to speak out against the horrific treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban. “We understand the concerns raised by those who believe that a boycott of men's cricket could inadvertently support the Taliban's efforts to suppress freedoms and isolate Afghan society.

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Heather Knight urges ICC to help 'forgotten' Afghanistan team ahead of Ashes 2025
4 days, 23 hours ago

Heather Knight urges ICC to help 'forgotten' Afghanistan team ahead of Ashes 2025

India Today  

England Women’s captain Heather Knight has called for greater support for Afghanistan's women’s cricket team, expressing concerns that their struggles have been overlooked. Women’s cricket in Afghanistan has been effectively banned since the Taliban took control in 2021, along with broader restrictions silencing women in public. Knight plans to meet the exiled Afghan women On January 30, the same day …

Champions Trophy 2025: Cricket South Africa refuses to boycott Afghanistan match, UK minister urges England to play
5 days, 9 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Cricket South Africa refuses to boycott Afghanistan match, UK minister urges England to play

Firstpost  

Cricket South Africa has decided against boycotting their match against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025, despite growing calls to protest the Taliban’s policies restricting women’s rights. Image: Reuters Cricket South Africa has confirmed that they will not be boycotting the match against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 despite calls from veteran anti-apartheid activist and the country’s sports …

South Africa sports minister calls for boycotting Afghanistan in Champions Trophy
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5 days, 23 hours ago

South Africa sports minister calls for boycotting Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

India Today  

South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, has expressed support for calls to boycott Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan next month. Both England and South Africa are in Afghanistan's group for the One Day International competition, which has sparked pressure to withdraw from fixtures due to the Taliban government's ongoing crackdown on …

Champions Trophy 2025: Why England, South Africa are not boycotting Afghanistan matches despite passionate calls
6 days, 5 hours ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Why England, South Africa are not boycotting Afghanistan matches despite passionate calls

Firstpost  

Despite mounting calls in England and South Africa for their men’s teams to boycott Afghanistan matches in the Champions Trophy 2025, it is highly unlikely that the games will be cancelled. South Africa is the latest cricket team to be urged to boycott Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on 19 February. On Thursday, South African …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
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6 days, 12 hours ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott

The Hindu  

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. England and South Africa share the same group with Afghanistan in the One Day International competition and are under pressure …

South Africa urged by sports minister to boycott cricket game against Afghanistan
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6 days, 12 hours ago

South Africa urged by sports minister to boycott cricket game against Afghanistan

Associated Press  

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa’s sports minister has joined public calls for the Proteas to boycott the Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan next month and criticised the International Cricket Council for not upholding its own rules. Gayton McKenzie said on Thursday he felt “morally bound to support” a match boycott because the Taliban government has banned women’s sport and …

After UK politicians, South Africa's sports minister urges ICC to boycott Afghanistan cricket
6 days, 23 hours ago

After UK politicians, South Africa's sports minister urges ICC to boycott Afghanistan cricket

India TV News  

South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie slammed the ICC for their 'hypocritical approach' towards women worldwide by allowing Afghanistan's men's cricket team in its tournaments on Thursday. Australia have a history of calling for a ban on Afghanistan cricket due to the Taliban government's stance against women athletes in the country and recently over 160 UK politicians urged the ECB …

Downing Street urges cricket chiefs to ‘deliver on own rules’ amid Afghanistan boycott calls
1 week, 1 day ago

Downing Street urges cricket chiefs to ‘deliver on own rules’ amid Afghanistan boycott calls

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England cricket board rejects calls to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy: 'ICC-wide approach would be more impactful'
1 week, 1 day ago

England cricket board rejects calls to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy: 'ICC-wide approach would be more impactful'

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England cricket board has rejected calls to boycott Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy 2025 despite calls from former sportspersons and politicians. Image: Reuters Amid growing calls for the England cricket team to boycott the match against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, the England and Wales Cricket Board has clarified that they are not going to take any radical …

England reject calls to boycott Afghanistan match, saying cricket is ‘source of hope’
1 week, 1 day ago

England reject calls to boycott Afghanistan match, saying cricket is ‘source of hope’

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UK politicians urge England to boycott Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan
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1 week, 1 day ago

UK politicians urge England to boycott Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

England should refuse to play the Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month according to a letter signed by more than 160 U.K. politicians. The politicians want the England and Wales Cricket Board to take a stand against the Taliban regime’s assault on women’s rights and boycott the men’s ODI against Afghanistan in Lahore, Pakistan, scheduled on February 26. …

UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy
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1 week, 1 day ago

UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

England’s cricket board proposes an ‘ICC-wide’ response against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s crackdown on women in response to the MPs’ letter. A group of British politicians has urged England to boycott their ICC Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month, saying the country’s cricket officials need to take a stand against the Taliban’s crackdown on women. The England and …

England board rejects proposal to boycott Champions Trophy clash vs Afghanistan
1 week, 1 day ago

England board rejects proposal to boycott Champions Trophy clash vs Afghanistan

India Today  

The England and Wales Cricket Board has dismissed calls to boycott England’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, scheduled for February 26, amidst ongoing concerns about the Taliban regime’s treatment of women in Afghanistan. In their letter, the lawmakers implored the England team and ECB officials to speak out against the Taliban’s oppressive policies that have severely restricted women’s rights, including …

England urged to boycott Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan by UK politicians
1 week, 2 days ago

England urged to boycott Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan by UK politicians

Associated Press  

LONDON — England should refuse to play the Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month according to a letter signed by more than 160 U.K. politicians. The politicians want the England and Wales Cricket Board to take a stand against the Taliban regime’s assault on women’s rights and boycott the men’s one-day international against Afghanistan in Lahore, Pakistan, on …

The incredible story of Afghanistan's exiled women’s cricket team
2 weeks, 4 days ago

The incredible story of Afghanistan's exiled women’s cricket team

Live Mint  

It was a warm night in Kabul. Around nine months before the Taliban took over, Afghanistan formed its first national women’s cricket team, with 25 players. Under the ICC's own rules, full members like Afghanistan must have a proper women’s cricket programme and allocate a portion of their funds to it. Ms Samim suggests that the ICC could support an …

Pakistan will not lose face or money with hybrid Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan will not lose face or money with hybrid Champions Trophy: Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the Pakistan Cricket Board faces neither financial loss nor reputational damage from the International Cricket Council’s hybrid model decision for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. In exchange, Pakistan is exempt from travelling to India for ICC tournaments until 2028, including the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The ICC’s statement clarified: “India and Pakistan matches …

Champions Trophy 2025: Some PCB members reportedly unhappy with Pakistan's decision to accept hybrid model
1 month ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Some PCB members reportedly unhappy with Pakistan's decision to accept hybrid model

Firstpost  

Some members of the Pakistan Cricket Board are reportedly unhappy with the PCB’s decision to accept the hybrid model for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The drama surrounding the fate of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy continues, with several members of the Pakistan Cricket Board reportedly expressing unhappiness with the PCB’s decision to accept the hybrid model. Although Pakistan were …

'Afghanistan needs educated women too': Top cricketers demand reversal of Taliban's ban on women education
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Afghanistan needs educated women too': Top cricketers demand reversal of Taliban's ban on women education

Firstpost  

The Taliban administration, earlier this week, banned women from pursuing nursing and midwifery courses. After they were barred from education beyond secondary school as part of restrictions labelled “gender apartheid” by the UN, women flocked to these health institutions, one of the only avenues left open for them A mother holds her child as she rests in her arms, while …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from ICC
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from ICC

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan hopes it will get a fair deal on “equality” when the International Cricket Council holds a virtual meeting on Friday to finalize details for next year’s Champions Trophy. A decades-long tense political situation between the two south Asian countries hasn’t see India playing international cricket in Pakistan since 2008 when it competed in Asia Cup. “But I repeat, …

Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from the ICC over the Champions Trophy dilemma with India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan hopes to get a fair deal from the ICC over the Champions Trophy dilemma with India

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan hopes it will get a fair deal on “equality” when the International Cricket Council holds a virtual meeting on Friday to finalize details for next year’s Champions Trophy. A decades-long tense political situation between the two south Asian countries hasn’t see India playing international cricket in Pakistan since 2008 when it competed in Asia Cup. “But I …

Champions Trophy question from Pakistan journalist dismissed by US official; watch video
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Champions Trophy question from Pakistan journalist dismissed by US official; watch video

Firstpost  

A Pakistani journalist brought up the topic of India refusing to visit their neighbouring country for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy during the US Department of State’s daily press briefing on 14 November. One Pakistani journalist even brought up the topic of India refusing to visit their neighbouring country during the US Department of State’s daily press briefing on 14 …

Afghanistan Women to play T20 match against Cricket Without Borders XI in January
2 months ago

Afghanistan Women to play T20 match against Cricket Without Borders XI in January

India Today  

The Afghanistan women’s cricket team, now living as refugees in Australia, will reunite to play a T20 match against Cricket Without Borders XI in Melbourne on January 30. Earlier in 2023, 17 players from the Afghan women's team, previously contracted to play for Afghanistan, wrote to the International Cricket Council requesting assistance to form a refugee team. ICC Chief Executive …

Pakistan may pull out of Champions Trophy
2 months ago

Pakistan may pull out of Champions Trophy

Deccan Chronicle  

Pakistan may consider withdrawing from the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy if it loses the rights to host the event due to India’s refusal to travel to the country, according to a report by Dawn. The report also suggests that the Pakistani government could instruct the Pakistan Cricket Board to suspend matches against India in any ICC or ACC tournaments until …

Pakistan might withdraw from Champions Trophy 2025 if hosting rights taken away due to India’s refusal to travel: Report
2 months ago

Pakistan might withdraw from Champions Trophy 2025 if hosting rights taken away due to India’s refusal to travel: Report

Firstpost  

With the BCCI refusing to send India to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan might withdraw from the tournament altogether, rejecting a ‘Hybrid Model’ while remaining adamant that the event should take place entirely within the country and seeking clarity from the government on an official response. AP With India confirming that they will not be traveling to …

BCCI’s ICC Champions Trophy stance to impact India’s bid for 2036 Olympics? Here’s what reports say
2 months ago

BCCI’s ICC Champions Trophy stance to impact India’s bid for 2036 Olympics? Here’s what reports say

Live Mint  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s stance of not sending the Indian team to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 could have an impact on India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics. According to a report in Pakistan-based Geo News, reliable sources close to the developments state that the government has plans to formally communicate to the …

Afghanistan women want ICC to create refugee cricket team after Rashid Khan and Co. script history at T20 World Cup
6 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan women want ICC to create refugee cricket team after Rashid Khan and Co. script history at T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

With Rashid Khan's Afghanistan side scripting history at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, a group of Afghan women’s cricketers have again reached out to the sport’s international governing body to help them reform as a refugee side based in Australia. The Afghanistan men’s team made it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup for the first time in …

Afghan women cricketers seek ICC help to form refugee team
6 months, 1 week ago

Afghan women cricketers seek ICC help to form refugee team

The Independent  

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In Afghanistan’s fairytale, let’s not forget its women in exile
6 months, 2 weeks ago

In Afghanistan’s fairytale, let’s not forget its women in exile

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The streets from Kabul to Kandahar and Khost were filled with men in celebration over the past week. The fairytale of the Afghanistan men’s cricket team, which saw them oust Australia from the T20 World Cup, ended with a nine-wicket defeat to South Africa in the semifinal. All of it stands starkly against the backdrop of one half of …

'Keep cricket distinct from political influence': Afghanistan board condemns Australia's decision to postpone series
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Keep cricket distinct from political influence': Afghanistan board condemns Australia's decision to postpone series

Firstpost  

“The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses disappointment over Cricket Australia’s decision to postpone yet another bilateral series against Afghanistan and reiterates its stance on neutral and politics-free cricket across the globe,” the ACB said in a letter. The Afghanistan Cricket Board have condemned Cricket Australia’s decision to postpone the T20I series between the two countries that was scheduled for August this …

Afghanistan calls for ‘respect’ as Australia postpones T20 cricket series
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Afghanistan calls for ‘respect’ as Australia postpones T20 cricket series

Al Jazeera  

Cricket Australia says it has postponed the men’s bilateral T20 series as ‘conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse’. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has called for “respect” from Cricket Australia following the latter’s postponement of a bilateral men’s T20 series citing “deteriorating human rights for women and girls in the country under Taliban rule”. “Refusing to play …

IOC to decide on Afghanistan’s participation in LA Olympics 2028, says ICC CEO Allardice
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC to decide on Afghanistan’s participation in LA Olympics 2028, says ICC CEO Allardice

The Hindu  

ICC CEO Geoff Allardice has said that the final call on Afghanistan’s participation in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will be taken by the International Olympic Committee. Our position on cricket and supporting our member in Afghanistan is not dissimilar to those of other international sporting organisations.” While cricket has been included in the Olympics for the first …

Sport Weekly: Afghanistan light up the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Sport Weekly: Afghanistan light up the Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera talks to Afghanistan’s captain, coach, and ex bowling coach about an incredible World Cup campaign. In an exclusive interview this week, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi told Al Jazeera about how Afghanistan have found the self-belief to humble some of the world’s biggest sides, and took issue with the use of the word “upset” being used for their victories. Meanwhile, …

Women’s rights row hangs over Australia-Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match
1 year, 2 months ago

Women’s rights row hangs over Australia-Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan eye a semifinal place in a rare match against Australia, who have cancelled several bilateral fixtures over the Taliban’s policies on women. Why can’t we beat Australia who have won it the most times?” But there is an underlying political conundrum surrounding Afghanistan’s match against Australia, whose governing body has cancelled bilateral fixtures between the men’s side twice in …

Jonathan Trott wants Afghanistan 'boys and girls' to play cricket after historic win over England in World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Jonathan Trott wants Afghanistan 'boys and girls' to play cricket after historic win over England in World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott hopes Sunday's World Cup win over England will "encourage boys and girls" to take up cricket even though the country's Taliban rulers ban women from playing sport. Afghanistan players celebrate after the match The 69-run victory will be regarded as one of the biggest shocks in the history of the tournament as Afghanistan ended a 14-match …

Afghanistan’s female cricketers plead with the ICC: ‘Help us play again’
1 year, 4 months ago

Afghanistan’s female cricketers plead with the ICC: ‘Help us play again’

The Hindu  

Just over two years ago, Firooza Amiri was an 18-year-old batter for the Afghanistan women’s cricket team, ready to take on the world if given the chance. Similarly, the authority to field men’s and women’s national teams lies solely with the member board in any country, not with the ICC.” Amiri said the Afghan women’s team took heart from Australia’s …

Afghanistan’s female cricketers plead with sport’s world governing body: help us play again
1 year, 4 months ago

Afghanistan’s female cricketers plead with sport’s world governing body: help us play again

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Just over two years ago, Firooza Amiri was an 18-year-old batter for the Afghanistan women’s cricket team, ready to take on the world if given the chance. Similarly, the authority to field men’s and women’s national teams lies solely with the member board in any country, not with the ICC.” Amiri said the Afghan women’s team took …

What’s Behind Cricket Australia’s Refusal to Play Afghanistan?
1 year, 10 months ago

What’s Behind Cricket Australia’s Refusal to Play Afghanistan?

The Diplomat  

In mid-January, Cricket Australia decided to cancel a scheduled series of games against Afghanistan that was supposed to be held in the United Arab Emirates – where Afghanistan now plays their “home” games. Afghanistan is one of cricket’s incredible success stories of recent years, rising from having almost no serious cricket organization and infrastructure two decades ago to currently being …

Ex Vice President wants ban on Afghan cricket team. Here is why
2 years ago

Ex Vice President wants ban on Afghan cricket team. Here is why

Op India  

On Friday, former Afghan Vice-President Amrullah Saleh called for a ban on the country’s cricket team over a picture of Afghan cricketers gleefully posing with Sirajuddin Haqqani, the chief of the Islamic terror outfit Haqqani Network. In a tweet, he stated, “Afghan people were shocked to see their cricket team smilingly pose in a picture with boss of suicide terrorists …

Human rights are not politics: Cricket Australia boss defends decision to withdraw from ODIs vs Afghanistan
2 years ago

Human rights are not politics: Cricket Australia boss defends decision to withdraw from ODIs vs Afghanistan

India Today  

Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley has defended his board's decision to withdraw from an ODI series against Afghanistan over women's rights after criticism from the Afghanistan Cricket Board and their players. Australia has withdrawn from the 3-match ODI series scheduled for March in the United Arab Emirates, citing additional Taliban restrictions on women's and girls' education and employment opportunities. …

Citing Taliban, Australia nixes Afghanistan cricket series
2 years ago

Citing Taliban, Australia nixes Afghanistan cricket series

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Afghanistan cricket officials blasted Australia’s decision on Thursday to cancel their men’s one-day international cricket series. Cricket Australia cited recent heavier restrictions on women’s rights in Afghanistan by the Taliban government for axing the three ODIs in March in the United Arab Emirates. The Afghanistan Cricket Board said it was “extremely disappointed and saddened by the pathetic …

Australia cancel Afghanistan tour due to Taliban restrictions on women’s rights
2 years ago

Australia cancel Afghanistan tour due to Taliban restrictions on women’s rights

The Independent  

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Australia cancels Afghanistan cricket series over curbs on women
2 years ago

Australia cancels Afghanistan cricket series over curbs on women

Al Jazeera  

Australia pulls out of upcoming one-day series in the UAE citing ruling Taliban’s moves to further restrict women’s rights. Australia’s men’s team has withdrawn from their One-Day International series against Afghanistan in March following further restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights imposed by the Taliban, Cricket Australia said. “This decision follows the recent announcement by the Taliban of further restrictions …

Afghanistan Cricket board slams Australia's 'pathetic' decision to withdraw from ODIs, to rethink BBL participation
2 years ago

Afghanistan Cricket board slams Australia's 'pathetic' decision to withdraw from ODIs, to rethink BBL participation

India Today  

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Thursday slammed Cricket Australia's decision to withdraw from an ODI series in the UAE in March. "Afghanistan Cricket Board is extremely disappointed and saddened by the pathetic statement of Cricket Australia to withdraw from Afghanistan's home three-match ODI series in March and will officially write to the International Cricket Council about the issue," the ACB …

Afghan women athletes barred from play, fear Taliban threats
2 years ago

Afghan women athletes barred from play, fear Taliban threats

The Hindu  

Noura’s determination to play sports was so great that she defied her family’s opposition for years. “Since the Taliban came, I feel like I’m dead.” A number of girls and women who once played a variety of sports told The Associated Press they have been intimidated by the Taliban with visits and phone calls warning them not to engage in …

Afghan women athletes barred from playing sports, fear Taliban threats
2 years ago

Afghan women athletes barred from playing sports, fear Taliban threats

India Today  

Noura’s determination to play sports was so great that she defied her family’s opposition for years. “Since the Taliban came, I feel like I’m dead.” A number of girls and women who once played a variety of sports told The Associated Press they have been intimidated by the Taliban with visits and phone calls warning them not to engage in …

‘No domestic league, no women’s football, Afghanistan's future is uncertain’, says men's coach Anoush Dastgir
2 years, 7 months ago

‘No domestic league, no women’s football, Afghanistan's future is uncertain’, says men's coach Anoush Dastgir

Firstpost  

Kolkata: The images of the brawl between Indian and Afghanistan footballers during an AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers group match recently were no different from that of any other fight in a match that helps sell headlines and creates social media buzz. No Afghan Premier League — an eight-team league founded in 2010 — match has taken place since 2020, leaving …

Afghanistan Cricket Board Hints at Inclusion of Women's Cricket
3 years, 1 month ago

Afghanistan Cricket Board Hints at Inclusion of Women's Cricket

The Quint  

The picture could also be an indication for the International Cricket Council's working group who are set to review the cricket activities in Afghanistan after the recent governmental changes in the country. The group includes Cricket Ireland Chairman Ross McCollum, Cricket South Africa Chair Lawson Naidoo and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ramiz Raja and will report back to the Board …

ICC forms working group to determine cricket’s future for Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

ICC forms working group to determine cricket’s future for Afghanistan

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has set up a working group to determine the future of the game in Afghanistan under its Taliban government, the world governing body said on Wednesday. “The ICC Board is committed to continuing to support Afghanistan Cricket to develop both men’s and women’s cricket moving forward,” ICC chairman Greg Barclay said in a statement. “We should …

ICC acting CEO Allardice: Our goal is to see men and women playing cricket in Afghanistan
3 years, 2 months ago

ICC acting CEO Allardice: Our goal is to see men and women playing cricket in Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Days before the International Cricket Council Board discusses the fallout of Taliban taking over governance in Afghanistan on its status as a full member, Geoff Allardice, the Acting CEO of ICC, has said the Afghanistan cricket board has conveyed it won’t stop women’s cricket activities. Asked if the ICC is contemplating setting a deadline for resumption of women’s cricket in …

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