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England cricketers must boycott Afghanistan match amid ‘abhorrent’ treatment of women
Writing for the Express, shadow culture minister Saqib Bhatti urges England and Wales Cricket Board to show leadership on controversial game
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former NI first minister backs Afghanistan cricket boycott
Seven MPs and peers from Northern Ireland back boycott due to the Taliban's oppression of women.
England refusing to boycott Afghanistan match over Taliban security fears
Fears over the safety of England players while in Pakistan are underpinning English cricket’s refusal to boycott next month’s Champions Trophy match against Taliban-governed Afghanistan.
South Africa minister calls for Proteas to boycott Afghanistan game
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 (ICC) for not upholding its own rules.
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 Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.
England cricket team have right to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025: UK Labour MP
The England cricket team have the right to boycott the match against Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 in response to the Taliban government's steps to curb women's rights in the South Asian country,
English politicians tell team to 'boycott' match
England should refuse to play the Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month according to UK politicians.
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