Australia's top cricket official defended the country's decision to engage with Afghanistan in ICC tournaments while cancelling bilateral series due to the Taliban's policies on women's sports.
CA chairman Mike Baird stated, 'We've taken a position, and we're proudly standing up where we think we should,' emphasizing Australia's commitment to standing against the Taliban's crackdown on women's rights.
Former ICC chairman Greg Barclay criticized Australia's decision to play Afghanistan in World Cups, asserting, 'If you want to make a political statement, don't play them in a World Cup.'
The Afghanistan Cricket Board appealed to Australia for understanding, urging the country to consider alternative solutions rather than yielding to political pressures and external influences.
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