- Afghanistan are willing to play three ODI against Pakistan in March.
- Cricket Australia called off three-match ODI series due to Taliban.
- Afghanistan Cricket Board has contacted PCB about the possibility.
After Cricket Australia (CA) called off the three-match ODI series, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) contacted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Afghanistan has reportedly stated their willingness to play three one-day internationals against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in March.
After the eighth Pakistan Super League (PSL) season is over and before the New Zealand series, the PCB is exploring the option of the three-match series.
Additionally, three Super League games between Pakistan and Afghanistan are scheduled for August.
The three-match One-Day International (ODI) series in March was cancelled by Cricket Australia on Thursday, citing Taliban efforts to further restrict women’s rights.
Afghanistan is the only full member nation without a working women’s team because of limitations imposed by the Taliban-led administration. In accordance with official policy, girls are not allowed in parks, middle and high schools, or gyms.
The International Cricket Council will be contacted about the situation, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) stated in a statement (ICC).
“Afghanistan Cricket Board is extremely disappointed and saddened by the pathetic statement of Cricket Australia to withdraw from Afghanistan’s home three-match ODI series in March and will officially write to the International Cricket Council about the issue,” an ACB statement read.
Because it followed “consultation and probable enforcement from the Australian Government,” the board described the decision to withdraw from the series as “an unfortunate attempt to enter the domain of politics and politicise the sport.”
It is important to note that when Australia postponed the series, Afghan bowler Naveen-ul-Haq withdrew from the Big Bash League (BBL), while Rashid Khan indicated he will “seriously examine” his future in the league.
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