UK Government Says England Should Play Afghanistan Cricket Match
England's upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite calls for a boycott over the Taliban's treatment of women, according to a senior British government minister.
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 Trophy match against Afghanistan.
Spooked players left in tears the last time England boycotted a cricket match
Those involved with England at the 2003 World Cup will feel a sense of unease at history repeating itself as the pressure mounts for a boycott of the Afghanistan fixture at next month’s Champions Trophy.
British minister says England should play Afghanistan cricket match
England's upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite calls for a boycott over the Islamic Emirate's treatment of
England to Play Afghanistan Despite Calls for Boycott Over Women’s Rights
Richard Gould, CEO of the England and Wales Cricket Board, said England will not boycott its upcoming match against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy next month despite calls from a group of British politicians to withdraw from the event to protest the Taliban’s oppression of women’s rights.
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Cricket-South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -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,
Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa sports minister wants team to boycott match vs Afghanistan; here's why
Republic of South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie has called for the men’s national team to boycott the matches against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The 50-over tournament is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9.
'Do the right thing!' Pressure mounts on England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match
Olympian Sharron Davies joins chorus of MPs calling for game to be called off because of the Taliban's treatment of women
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