Why ECB Afghanistan bilateral matches banned?
ECB Afghanistan bilateral series is still a big issue in the international cricket and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has given a strong message regarding future series. The bilateral series between ECB and Afghanistan is still a hot topic in the world of cricket and the ECB has made a strong statement about the future of the series.
The ECB has also announced that it won’t play a bilateral series in any tournament against Afghanistan. The resolution is part of continuing worries about the plight of women and girls in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule voiced by ECB chair Richard Thompson.
The stance of the ECB is not new, only slightly formalized and consistent. The board had decided to honour its obligations when they were worldwide events, even though political pressure had been raised from different quarters, such as by MPs, for boycotting ICC fixtures. That’s included in the discipline of playing Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, despite being criticised.
But this is a new guideline. England will be still playing Afghanistan in ICC events like World Cups and the World Test Championship, however, bilateral tours or standalone series are now excluded. The move showcases the evolving approach of cricket boards in dealing with both the sporting and political and moral aspect of their duties.
The choice is also important in the new expanded format of World Test Championship which is going to be played in the near future and Afghanistan is set to play alongside all test playing nations. Even in this format, the ECB has said it will be flexible about scheduling and will not arrange bilateral matches.
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