England to play Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

What is the background to calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott?
With England scheduled to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy on 26 February, BBC Sport looks at the background of the debate over whether the match should go ahead.
England to face Afghanistan in Champions Trophy amid boycott appeals
The call for a boycott was started by a group of British lawmakers last month, who called on England to skip the Champions Trophy group stage match against Afghanistan. The appeal has been backed by over 160 British politicians and South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.
England will not boycott Afghanistan match at Champions Trophy, says ECB chair
England will play their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan later this month, England's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday, despite calls to boycott the game in response to the Taliban government's crackdown on women's rights.
England to play Afghanistan despite boycott calls
England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan will go ahead, despite calls for a boycott. A cross-party letter, signed by nearly 200 UK politicians, was sent to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) asking for England to refuse to play in response to the Taliban's human rights record.
ICC Champions Trophy: England To Boycott Afghanistan Fixture? Check Latest Development
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed in a statement that they will play against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy, despite the pressure to boycott the fixture in response to Taliban’s violation of women’s rights. ( More Cricket News)
England to play Afghanistan in Champions Trophy despite boycott calls
More than 160 British politicians had called for a boycott as female participation in sport has effectively been outlawed since the Taliban's return to power in 2021.
England to withdraw from Afghanistan clash in Champions Trophy 2025? ECB issues clarification
England Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that they will not withdraw from the Champions Trophy 2025 clash against Afghanistan.
ECB Give 'Green Light' To England Vs Afghanistan Champions Trophy 2025 Match — Details Inside
England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have released a latest statement in concern with England's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fixture vs Afghanistan. The board had earlier raised concerns over the violation of Women's Rights in Afghanistan,
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