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From success story to headache: ICC grapples with Afghanistan dilemma

England and South Africa have been urged to boycott next month's Champions Trophy matches against Afghanistan, whose maiden appearance in the men's 50-overs tournament as one of the world's top eight teams is a testament to their growth in recent years.

Australia call off T20 series against Afghanistan over women's rights

Australia withdrew from a one-day series scheduled for March last year in the United Arab Emirates after the Taliban imposed strict restrictions on Afghan women, including banning them from attending universities.

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

From success story to headache: ICC grapples with Afghanistan dilemma

England and South Africa have been urged to boycott next month's Champions Trophy matches against Afghanistan, whose maiden appearance in the men's 50-overs tournament as one of the world's top eight teams is a testament to their growth in recent years.

March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

Australia call off T20 series against Afghanistan over women's rights

Australia withdrew from a one-day series scheduled for March last year in the United Arab Emirates after the Taliban imposed strict restrictions on Afghan women, including banning them from attending universities.