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English players urged to reconsider Afghan T20 tournament

Several English cricketers have signed up for a new T20 franchise competition run by the Afghanistan Cricket Board, which is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates later this year. Although the England and Wales Cricket Board refuses to play bilateral matches against Afghanistan due to the Taliban's suppression of women, players are permitted to join franchise tournaments pending International Cricket Council approval.

Parliamentarians and human rights advocates have urged athletes to reflect carefully on their participation given the severe restrictions placed on women and girls in Afghanistan.

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