The Afghanistan Cricket board has lashed out at Cricket Australia over its decision to withdraw from the upcoming series. Earlier, Australia withdrew from three-match ODI series scheduled to be hosted by Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates in March. Cricket Australia cited Taliban crackdown on women’s right for making such a big move.
Afghanistan Cricket Board said that they will write to the International Cricket Board after Australia’s big decision. The three-match series was also the part of ICC Super League for the next ODI World Cup.
ABC threatens not to send Afghan players to BBL
ABC has also said that they could re-consider the participation of Afghanistan players in the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia if CA doesn’t take back the decision of not playing an ODI series against their men’s team.
“Cricket Australia’s decision to withdraw from upcoming matches against Afghanistan is coming after consultation and potential enforcement from the Australian Government which is an unfortunate attempt to enter the realm of politics and politicize the sport.”
“By prioritizing political interests over the principles of fair play and sportsmanship, Cricket Australia is undermining the integrity of the game and damaging the relationship between the two nations. The recent decision by Cricket Australia to withdraw from upcoming matches against Afghanistan has caused a great deal of concern within the Afghan cricket community.”
“The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is closely monitoring the situation and is considering taking action, including officially writing to ICC and rethinking the participation of Afghan players in the Big Bash League (BBL), if the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan’s home series is not overturned,” said the ACB in its statement.
ACB further said the decision taken by CA will severely impact the growth of cricket in the country. “The decision to withdraw from playing the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan is unfair and unexpected and will have a negative impact on the development and growth of cricket in Afghanistan as well as will affect the love and passion of the Afghan nation for the game.”
“Cricket has played a significant role in promoting unity and national pride in Afghanistan. After years of war and conflict, cricket has helped to bring people together and provide a sense of normalcy to the country. It has also been an important source of hope and inspiration for all Afghans, particularly young people. In addition, Cricket has also been an important tool for promoting education and social development in the country.”
What Cricket Australia said?
“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.
“CA is committed to supporting growing the game for women and men around the world, including in Afghanistan.
“(We) will continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country,” it said.
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