Google News Australia withdraw from ODI against Afghanistan: Afghans complain
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Australia made a decision that surprised many: Namely, the Australians decided not to play ODI Series matches against Afghanistan. The Australians sent a message explaining their decision: "CA is committed to supporting growing the game for women and men around the world, including in Afghanistan, and will continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country.
We thank the Australian Government for its support on this matter," ,"- CA issued a statement. ICC CEO Geoff Allardice also spoke out:
"Our board has been monitoring progress since the change of regime," Allardice said. "It is a concern that progress is not being made in Afghanistan and it's something our board will consider at its next meeting in March.
As far as we are aware, there isn't any activity at the moment."
Afghanistan Cricket Board's reaction
The Afghanistan Cricket Board is disappointed by the Australian's decision. They did not expect the Australians to make such a decision, and their next move will be an appeal.
Afghans believe that this is a very bad move that will endanger the relations between the two countries. "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.
Cricket Australia's decision to withdraw from upcoming matches against Afghanistan is coming after consultation and potential enforcement from the Australian Government which is an unfortunate attempt to enter the realm of politics and politicize the sport.
By prioritizing political interests over the principles of fair play and sportsmanship, Cricket Australia is undermining the integrity of the game and damaging the relationship between the two nations. The decision to withdraw from playing the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan is unfair and unexpected and will have a negative impact on the development and growth of cricket in Afghanistan as well as will affect the love and passion of the Afghan nation for the game.
The recent decision by Cricket Australia to withdraw from upcoming matches against Afghanistan has caused a great deal of concern within the Afghan cricket community. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is closely monitoring the situation and is considering taking action, including officially writing to ICC and rethinking the participation of Afghan players in the Big Bash League (BBL), if the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan's home series is not overturned."
