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Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott stance after hypocrisy remarks

Cricket Australia has defended its decision to refuse playing Afghanistan in a bilateral series amid accusations of hypocrisy from outgoing ICC chair Greg Barclay.
CA has canceled multiple bilateral series against Afghanistan over the past three years due to concerns about women's and girls' human rights since the Taliban's return.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board urged CA to respect its position and seek alternative solutions instead of succumbing to external pressures.

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Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott stance after hypocrisy remarks

Cricket Australia on Thursday defended its decision to boycott only some games against Afghanistan after the departing boss of the world governing body accused them of hypocrisy. Australia have in recent years refused to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, citing discomfort at an ongoing Taliban crackdown on women's sport. But they continue to face Afghanistan in major tournaments such as the World Cup, including a famous loss in the T20

3 months ago·Noida, India

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Australian cricket chief ‘proud’ of decision to cancel bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair questions ‘principles’. Read More The post Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation appeared first on Drudge Report.

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ABC Australia

Cricket Australia boss 'proud' of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism

Cricket Australia defends its position on refusing to play Afghanistan in a bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair Greg Barclay offers a parting shot at the organisation.

3 months ago·Australia

CA 'proud' of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism

Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups.

3 months ago·Australia

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Cricket Australia responds to claims of hypocrisy over Afghanistan boycott

Australia’s top cricket official has defended the country’s stance of boycotting bilateral matches against Afghanistan while continuing to face them in ICC World Cup tournaments. The decision stems from the Taliban’s restrictions on women’s participation in sports. Cricket Australia (CA) chairman Mike Baird expressed pride in their position, saying, “We’ve taken a position, and we’re […] The post Cricket Australia responds to claims of hypocrisy…

3 months ago

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SA Cricketmag

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott stance

Cricket Australia has defended its decision to boycott only some games against Afghanistan after departing ICC boss accused them of hypocrisy. Australia have in recent years refused to play bilateral series against Afghanistan, citing discomfort at an ongoing Taliban crackdown on women’s sport. But they continue to face Afghanistan in major tournaments such as the World Cup, including a famous loss in the T20 tournament earlier this year. ICC c…

3 months ago

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