Australia Pull out of Afghan Cricket Series Over Taliban crackdown on women
Australia pulled out of an upcoming one-day series against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday citing Taliban moves to further restrict women’s rights.
The men’s team were due to face their Afghan counterparts in three games, which form part of the ICC Super League, in March following a tour to India.
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But Cricket Australia said that following consultations with stakeholders, including the Australian government, it would no longer take place.
“This decision follows the recent announcement by the Taliban of further restrictions on women’s and girls’ education and employment opportunities and their ability to access parks and gyms,” it said in a statement.