England Cricket Board Faces Pressure to Boycott Match Against Afghanistan Over Women’s Rights
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is under pressure from UK politicians to boycott an upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in response to the Taliban’s treatment of women’s rights. A letter from a group of over 160 politicians, including Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, calls for action to address the Taliban’s oppression. ECB chief executive Richard Gould stated the organization is committed to advocating for women’s rights in Afghanistan and is exploring solutions while acknowledging the complex perspectives on a potential boycott.