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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.
Champions Trophy 2025: Why England, South Africa are not boycotting Afghanistan matches despite passionate calls
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. This is primarily because neither team would want to forfeit valuable points in a closely contested,
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 faces calls to Boycott Cricket Match against Afghanistan
More than 160 MPs have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott the upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan. "a clear signal that such grotesque abuses will not be tolerated."
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 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 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 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 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.
ECB rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy
Richard Gould, the ECB's chief executive, has rejected calls from a group of British politicians for England to boycott their upcoming Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan in February, saying that the Taliban regime's clampdown on women's rights is a matter that requires a "co-ordinated,
Will England boycott Afghanistan clash in Champions Trophy 2025? ECB chief clarifies stance
England will not boycott their Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan. The ECB, however, reaffirmed its stand against the Taliban’s actions.
Harmison Wants England Captain Buttler To Be Spared Afghanistan Boycott Decision
Steve Harmison is adamant England captain Jos Buttler must not be "thrown under the bus" amid growing political pressure to ...
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 ...
Cricket-South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in ...