Cricket Australia has cited a “marked deterioration in human rights” for women and girls in Afghanistan after cancelling a T20 series planned for August.
It’s the third time CA has pulled the pin on games against Afghanistan outside of ICC tournament play and the three matches, which would have been staged in the UAE, won’t go ahead.
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The last decision sparked outrage among Afghanistan players including Big Bash star Rashid Khan who threatened not to return to the tournament, a call he later rescinded.
But CA has maintained its stance not to play Afghanistan in bilateral cricket until there is “improved conditions for women and girls in the country” from, the ruling Taliban.
“Following consultation with the Australian Government, CA previously postponed the ODI series against…
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