Australian government praises national cricket team boycott of Afghanistan matches

The decision by Cricket Australia, based on ‘unacceptable’ treatment of women and girls by the Taliban, has been labelled ‘pathetic’ by the Afghan Cricket Board

The Australian sports minister, Anika Wells, has praised Cricket Australia for boycotting international matches against Afghanistan in response to the Taliban’s “unacceptable” treatment of women and girls.

Australia were scheduled to play three one-day internationals against Afghanistan on neutral ground in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March, but after talks with the Australian government the series has been cancelled.

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