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ECB Faces Political Pressure to Boycott Afghanistan Match Over Taliban's Policies

ECB Faces Political Pressure to Boycott Afghanistan Match Over Taliban's Policies
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  • Over 160 UK MPs, including Arlene Foster, urge ECB to boycott Afghanistan cricket.
  • Protest against Taliban's anti-women policies during Champions Trophy match.
  • Keir Starmer and others call on ICC to act on Afghanistan's sports ban for women.
  • Baroness Foster labels Afghanistan a 'rogue nation' for oppressing women.
  • Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi leads letter for ECB boycott against Afghanistan.
  • Richard Gould of ECB seeks ICC's unified stance to impact women's rights.
  • UK debates role of sports bodies in advocating for human rights.
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