Australia refused to play Afghanistan for the third time since 2021, when the Taliban returned to power, expressing concern over 'deteriorating women's rights' in Kabul.
Australia refused to play Afghanistan for the third time since 2021, when the Taliban returned to power, expressing concern over 'deteriorating women's rights' in Kabul.ACB expresses disappointment over Cricket Australia's decision to postpone yet another bilateral series against Afghanistan / Photo: AFP
Cricket Australia said it had received advice"that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse" and postponed the three-match series scheduled in August, likely to have been hosted by the UAE. The ACB urged the Australian government"not to impose its policies on cricket boards" and"focus on supporting the development of cricket".
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