England confirmed their participation in the upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, disregarding calls for a boycott from 160 British MPs protesting against the Taliban's violations of women's rights. ECB Chair Richard Thompson stated that while he recognizes differing opinions on the issue, a coordinated international response is more effective than unilateral action. The Board highlighted the importance of supporting Afghan women cricketers and acknowledged that watching cricket remains a source of enjoyment for many ordinary Afghans despite the ongoing oppression by the Taliban.
What is happening in Afghanistan is nothing short of gender apartheid.
The appalling oppression of women and girls by the Taliban goes so much further.
We remain of the view that a coordinated international response by the cricketing community is the appropriate way forward.
For many ordinary Afghans watching their cricket team is one of the few remaining sources of enjoyment.
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