England have confirmed they may face Afghanistan within the Champions Trophy match scheduled for February 26 in Lahore, regardless of British politicians urging for a boycott.
The England and Wales Cricket Board made this choice after discussions with the UK authorities, ICC, and England gamers, regardless of over 160 British politicians calling for the match to be cancelled.
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The boycott calls stemmed from the Taliban regime’s ban on feminine sports activities participation since their return to energy in 2021, which violates ICC laws. Nevertheless, the boys’s group remains to be permitted to compete.
ECB chairman Richard Thompson stated: “We stay of the view {that a} coordinated worldwide response by the cricketing group is the suitable method ahead, and can obtain greater than any unilateral motion by the ECB in boycotting this match.”
He additional added: “We have now additionally heard that for a lot of bizarre Afghans, watching their cricket group is among the few remaining sources of enjoyment. As such, we are able to affirm that we are going to play this fixture.”
Afghanistan have proven important enchancment in limited-overs cricket, presently ranked eighth in ODI rankings, just under England who’re seventh.
The event will happen from February 19 to March 9 throughout Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Each groups are positioned in Group B alongside Australia and South Africa on this 50-over competitors.
