Afghanistan boycott at Champions Trophy is 'not way to go'

Afghanistan name Champions Trophy squad amid boycott calls
Afghanistan have recalled fit-again Ibrahim Zadran in their 15-man Champions Trophy squad, amid ongoing calls for teams to boycott matches against them due to the Taliban government's crackdown on women's rights since returning to power in 2021.
South Africa sports minister advocates for boycott of Afghanistan in Champions Trophy
South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, urged the national men's cricket team to boycott Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy in Paki
Buttler Rejects Calls For England To Boycott Afghanistan Match
Captain Jos Buttler says England's match against Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy should go ahead after calls for a boycott over the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights.
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 Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play them next month.
England captain says cricket match against Afghanistan should go ahead despite boycott calls
England captain Jos Buttler believes their Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan next month should go ahead despite calls for a boycott.
Buttler rejects calls for Afghanistan boycott
England's match against Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy next month should go ahead despite calls for a boycott, says captain Jos Buttler.
Jos Buttler: Afghanistan boycott at Champions Trophy is 'not the way to go'
Jos Buttler, England's captain, says he doesn't believe a boycott of Afghanistan cricket is "the way to go", ahead of the men's teams' scheduled meeting in next month's Champions Trophy. The contest,
Jos Buttler rejects boycott calls ahead of England's Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan
Jos Buttler, England's white-ball captain, has dismissed the idea of boycotting Afghanistan in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, stating that it is not the right approach. England is scheduled to face Afghanistan in Lahore on February 26,
England captain Jos Buttler gives blunt reason for Afghanistan boycott rejection
England cricket captain Jos Buttler has rejected calls for a boycott of next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, despite pressure from more than 160 UK politicians. The cross-party group,
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South Africa urged by sports minister to boycott cricket game against Afghanistan
“This does not happen in the case of Afghanistan, suggesting that political interference in the administration of sport is being tolerated there,” McKenzie said. "Cricket South ...
The Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Saga Continues To Haunt The Sport
The Afghanistan women's saga has been cricket's thorniest issue and reared with pleas of boycotts over games featuring the country's men's team at the Champions Trophy.
From success story to headache: ICC grapples with Afghanistan dilemma
After years of showcasing Afghanistan's remarkable rise as a success story, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is under ...
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South Africa announce squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Cricket South Africa has announced a 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan and Dubai. The Proteas won ...
International Cricket Council grapples with Afghanistan dilemma
After years of showcasing Afghanistan's remarkable rise as a success story, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is under ...
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South Africa’s sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
McKenzie urges his country’s cricket governing body not to honour the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan on February 21. South Africa are scheduled to open their Champions Trophy ...