Australia has refused to play the men’s ODI series against Afghanistan in March because of the Taliban regime’s restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan. The three-match series was to be played in the United Arab Emirates.
Cricket Australia said it took the decision after consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including the Australian government.
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Reacting to this, Afghan spinner Rashid Khan has said that he is thinking of leaving Australia’s T20 League Big Bash (BBL). He has issued a warning in this regard.
“I am proud to represent my country and we have achieved great success at the world level,” said the Adelaide Strikers bowler.
N said that cricket should be kept away from politics and Cricket Australia’s decision has ‘set us back.
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“If playing against Afghanistan is unsettling Australia, I don’t want to unsettle anyone with my presence in the BBL. So I am seriously thinking about my future in this competition.
Some foreign players, including former English captain Michael Vaughan, have supported Rashid Khan’s stance.