Richard Gould, the chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), told The Independent that the body strongly condemned the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan and called for a coordinated global response.
England reject calls to boycott Afghanistan match, saying cricket is ‘source of hope’ England are set to face Afghanistan in Lahore, Pakistan on 26 February.
England’s cricket authorities have rejected calls to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy over the Taliban’s oppression of women and girls.
We understand the concerns raised by those who believe that a boycott of men’s cricket could inadvertently support the Taliban’s efforts to suppress freedoms and isolate Afghan society.
It’s crucial to recognise the importance of cricket as a source of hope and positivity for many Afghans, including those displaced from the country,” Mr Gould said.
