South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, emphasized that Cricket South Africa must carefully consider its stance against Afghanistan, especially regarding women's rights and the sport's global impact.
McKenzie drew parallels between the historical struggle against apartheid in South Africa and the current situation for women in Afghanistan, highlighting that ignoring these issues would be hypocritical.
Former British cabinet minister Peter Hain has urged Cricket South Africa to take a stand against the ban on women's cricket in Afghanistan, emphasizing the need for sports organizations to promote equality.
There is a growing campaign among British politicians for a boycott of England's upcoming match against Afghanistan, reflecting heightened scrutiny on Afghanistan's treatment of women since the Taliban's return.
Collection
[
|
...
]