Cricket-Scotland Suspends Cricket Ties with Afghanistan Outside ICC Events
The governing body cited concerns over women’s rights and human rights, while keeping franchise cricket obligations and ICC-approved league participation in place.
- On Monday, Cricket Scotland announced it will not schedule matches against Afghanistan outside International Cricket Council events, citing concerns over human rights and the treatment of women and girls.
- The governing body cited a commitment to growing women's and girls' participation in sport, as women's sports have effectively disappeared in Afghanistan since The Taliban returned to power in 2021.
- Cricket Scotland's move follows similar actions by Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board, which have also suspended bilateral ties; Scotland has not faced Afghanistan in a full international match since the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup.
- Regarding franchise cricket, the board will honor contractual obligations by issuing no-objection certificates if the ICC grants the Afghan league approval, provided participation is not interpreted as an endorsement of the Afghan regime.
- The policy remains under annual review or subject to significant ICC decisions, while The Taliban government maintains it respects women's rights in accordance with its interpretation of Islamic law.
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Cricket Scotland also said it would continue to consider its contractual obligations to players and would issue NOCs if the ICC gives the Afghan league official approval.
Scotland suspends cricket ties with Afghanistan outside ICC events
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Cricket Scotland has decided to halt all cricket-related activities with Afghanistan, excluding ICC events, driven by serious concerns regarding the Taliban's treatment of women and broader human rights issues. This move underscores their dedication to promoting women's involvement in cricket. While ICC tournaments continue as planned, no bilateral series will be organised. The policy will be reassessed each year, or following significant progre…
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