The UK government has backed England's decision to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, and called for the International Cricket Council to act...

CRICKET-ENGLAND/:Cricket-UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan match over treatment of women

CRICKET-ENGLAND/:Cricket-UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan match over treatment of women

Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected calls from the UK Parliament and politicians to cancel upcoming match against Afghanistan in...

UK government urges cricket chiefs to 'deliver on own rules' after Afghanistan boycott calls

UK government urges cricket chiefs to 'deliver on own rules' after Afghanistan boycott calls

English cricket chiefs have been urged to boycott the Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan over the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights.

English cricket chiefs have been urged to boycott the Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan over the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights.

MPs and peers have called for the ECB to boycott the fixture in objection to the Taliban’s ongoing assault on women’s rights in the country.