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Champions Trophy: ECB Confirms England Will Play Match Against Afghanistan Amid Calls For Boycott

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England's men's team will play their scheduled ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 fixture against Afghanistan, scheduled on February 26 in Lahore, despite growing calls for a boycott due to the severe oppression of women's rights in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. ECB Chair Richard Thompson acknowledged the widespread concerns over gender discrimination in Afghanistan and emphasised the importance of a coordinated international response rather than unilateral action.

Rahmat Shah named Afghanistan's test and ODI captain

NEW DELHI, July 22 : Middle-order batter Rahmat Shah has been appointed captain of Afghanistan's test and one-day international squads, the country's cricket board announced on Wednesday.

Boost for Afghan women cricketers chasing their dreams

Last week’s column ended with reference to my interviews with members of the Afghan women’s cricket team, which had been touring England. Since then, there have been developments in plans for their future.

Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38

July 7 : Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died on Tuesday, a day short of his 39th birthday, after reportedly undergoing treatment for a rare severe immune system disorder at a New Delhi hospital.

Mexico World Cup legacy must include women beyond the stadiums, Afghan activist Popal says

MEXICO CITY, July 3 : As the World Cup brings cameras, money, and global celebration to Mexico, former Afghanistan women's national team captain Khalida Popal is asking a critical question: how much of that spotlight will reach the vulnerable girls and refugees outside the stadium gates?

Ireland coach Malan to leave role after T20 series win over India

June 29 : Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan will step down from his role, the country's cricket board said on Monday, shortly after the Irish whitewashed India 2-0 in a Twenty20 series.

King Charles meets exiled Afghan women’s cricket team in London

DUBAI: King Charles on Wednesday met the Afghan women’s cricket team at Clarence House in London as a sign of support for the players who officially are no longer allowed to represent their country due to a ban by the Taliban regime, several British media outlets reported.

Injured Reddy to miss India's T20I series against England, Ireland

June 23 : Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of India's Twenty20 international series against Ireland and England due to injury, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Tuesday.

India recall Kohli for England ODI tour, subject to fitness

June 21 : Virat Kohli will return to the Indian team for the one-day international series in England starting from July, subject to a fitness clearance, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said on Sunday.

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Champions Trophy: ECB Confirms England Will Play Match Against Afghanistan Amid Calls For Boycott

Rahmat Shah named Afghanistan's test and ODI captain

Boost for Afghan women cricketers chasing their dreams

Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran dies aged 38

Mexico World Cup legacy must include women beyond the stadiums, Afghan activist Popal says

Ireland coach Malan to leave role after T20 series win over India

King Charles meets exiled Afghan women’s cricket team in London

Injured Reddy to miss India's T20I series against England, Ireland

India recall Kohli for England ODI tour, subject to fitness