Australia have withdrawn from the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan scheduled to be held in the UAE in March. Cricket Australia released a statement conveying the decison to call the series off on Thursday after discussions with key stakeholders including the Australian government. In its statement, CA revealed that the decision was taken in the aftermath of the Taliban imposing further restrictions on women and girls’ education and employment in Afghanistan.
Cricket Australia is committed to supporting growing the game for women and men around the world, including in Afghanistan, and will continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country. pic.twitter.com/cgQ2p21X2Q
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) January 12, 2023
