Afghanistan, South Africa and International Cricket Council

Why South Africa is calling for boycott against Afghanistan cricket team?
In a statement, McKenzie acknowledged that while the International Cricket Council (ICC) generally avoids political interference in sport, the situation in Afghanistan warranted a different stance.
Keir Starmer calls on ICC to 'deliver own rules' amid Afghanistan boycott row
Keir Starmer, the UK prime minister, has called on the ICC to "deliver on their own rules" when it comes to women's rights in Afghanistan*, as he weighed into the row over England's scheduled Champions Trophy clash with the country's cricketers next month.
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.
CSA wants 'unified approach' to Afghanistan boycott calls
Cricket South Africa joins the ECB in calling for a "unified and collective approach" to action against Afghanistan following calls to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match between the nations.
South Africa urged by sports minister to boycott cricket game against Afghanistan
South Africa’s sports minister has joined public calls for the Proteas to boycott the Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan next month.
UK government urges cricket chiefs to 'deliver on own rules' after Afghanistan boycott calls
The UK government says the International Cricket Council should "deliver on their own rules" relating to women's participation as the England men's team resist calls to boycott their upcoming match against Afghanistan.
Downing Street asks ICC to ‘deliver on own rules’ over Afghanistan boycott calls
Downing Street asks ICC to ‘deliver on own rules’ over Afghanistan boycott calls - The terms of ICC membership have been directly breached by the abolition of women’s sport in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan, Pakistan and Champions Trophy

International cricket bosses resisting calls to ban Afghanistan from Champions Trophy, Sky News learns
The International Cricket Council has been criticised for appearing to breach its own rules by allowing Afghanistan's men's ...
Gayton McKenzie urges Proteas to boycott ICC Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan over Taliban's ban on women's sport
South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie has called on the Proteas to boycott their ICC Champions Trophy match against ...
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Harmison wants England captain Buttler to be spared Afghanistan boycott decision
Steve Harmison is adamant England captain Jos Buttler must not be "thrown under the bus" amid growing political pressure to ...
England refusing to boycott Afghanistan match over threat of Taliban reprisals
Exclusive: ECB wants ICC action instead of taking unilateral decision not to play Champions Trophy match in Pakistan ...
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South Africa's sports minister supports boycott of Afghanistan in cricket
South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has openly backed the increasing calls to boycott Afghanistan in the upcoming ...
Please don’t throw Jos Buttler under bus over Afghanistan issue – Steve Harmison
Please don’t throw Jos Buttler under bus over Afghanistan issue – Steve Harmison - The ECB has been urged to make a stand ...
Champions Trophy 2025: Prominent anti-apartheid activist asks South Africa to protest Afghanistan match
Despite prominent anti-apartheid activist Peter Hain asking South Africa to protest Afghanistan match in the Champions Trophy ...