England to play Afghanistan in Champions Trophy

What is the background to calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott?
England will play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy on Wednesday, 26 February in Pakistan.It is a fixture that has caused plenty of controversy in the build-up, with some saying Jos Buttler's side should boycott the match in response to the Taliban's actions in Afghanistan.
England make decision on Afghanistan clash at Champions Trophy after calls for boycott
The ECB have confirmed that the tournament fixture will go ahead despite calls for England to boycott over the Taliban’s treatment of women
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In response to Afghanistan's treatment of women, which includes severe restrictions on women's rights, a group of British lawmakers had previously urged England to boycott the group-stage encounter.
England to play Afghanistan despite boycott calls
England's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan will go ahead, despite calls for a boycott. A cross-party letter, signed by nearly 200 UK politicians, was sent to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) asking for England to refuse to play in response to the Taliban's human rights record.
England will not boycott Afghanistan match at cricket’s Champions Trophy, says ECB chair
England will play their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan later this month, England's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday, despite calls to boycott the game in response to the Taliban government's crackdown on women's rights.
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