- Rashid Khan is ‘deeply disappointed’ by Cricket Australia’s decision.
- Three ODIs between Australia and Afghanistan were set to take place in UAE.
- CA consulted with all parties, including the Australian government.
Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan’s reaction to Cricket Australia’s decision.
‘Deeply disappointed with Cricket Australia‘s decision, I am proud to represent my country”, Rashid Khan
“If Cricket Australia doesn’t want to play cricket with Afghanistan, I don’t want to play BBL either, said Rashid Khan
“I will also think about playing BBL in future. Cricket is the only hope of our country, keep politics away from cricket”, Rashid Khan
Following new Taliban limitations on women’s and girls’ rights, Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Thursday that Australia’s men’s squad had withdrawn from their ODI series against Afghanistan in March.
Three One-Day Internationals between Australia and Afghanistan were set to take place in the United Arab Emirates, but CA cancelled the series after “extensive consultation” with all relevant parties, including the Australian government.
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