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Cricket-South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
- South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play them next month.
The article from MSN discusses South Africa's Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa's support for a boycott of cricket matches against Afghanistan. This stance is in response to the Taliban's increasing restrictions on women and girls, particularly in sports and education. Kodwa's position aligns with the Australian cricket team's decision to cancel a scheduled series against Afghanistan, highlighting the broader international sports community's reaction to the human rights issues in Afghanistan. The boycott aims to pressure the Taliban to change their policies regarding women's rights. The article also mentions that the Afghanistan Cricket Board has expressed disappointment over the cancellation, emphasizing the potential negative impact on Afghan cricketers and the sport's development in the country.
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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/cricket-south-africa-sports-minister-joins-calls-for-afghanistan-cricket-boycott/ar-BB1r9DCq ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/cricket-south-africa-sports-minister-joins-calls-for-afghanistan-cricket-boycott/ar-BB1r9DCq ]
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