Afghanistan, England

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.
ECB rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy
England's clash in Lahore under scrutiny after cross-party group of politicians raise concerns
ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott
The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country.
England urged to boycott Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan
Over 160 British parliamentarians urged the ECB to withdraw from the Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, protesting the Taliban's restrictions on women's rights. ECB's Chief Executive Richard Gould advocates for a coordinated ICC-wide stance for impact.
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, emphasizing the need for an ICC-wide approach to addressing human rights concerns while condemning the Taliban's oppressive policies against women in Afghanistan.
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 February.
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 reject calls to boycott Afghanistan match, saying cricket is ‘source of hope’
England’s cricket authorities have rejected calls to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy over the Taliban’s oppression of women and girls. Richard Gould, the chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB),
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
ECB Declines Boycott Request For Champions Trophy 2025 Match vs Afghanistan
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has declined a request from over 160 lawmakers to boycott their Champions Trophy 2025 match against Afghanistan. The calls for boycott of ENG vs AFG CT 2025 match stemmed from concerns over Taliban's severe restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan.
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