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ICC urged to suspend Afghanistan while Taliban continue women's sport ban

Human Rights Watch have published a letter addressed to new chair Jay Shah in which they criticise the governing body for not following their own anti-discrimination code

Australia secure Champions Trophy semi-final spot after Afghanistan washout

The reigning world champions were making good progress in their pursuit of 274, thanks to Travis Head's unbeaten 59 before heavy Lahore rain ended the match prematurely

Those behind England's hubristic philosophy need a reality check

GEORGE DOBELL: While Jos Buttler's tenure as captain looks untenable, the malaise of the white-ball sides runs much, much deeper

England knocked out of Champions Trophy by Ibrahim Zadran-inspired Afghanistan

The opener's 177 off 146 proved match-winning for Afghanistan as he defied Joe Root's masterful century to win the match by eight runs

Afghanistan Men can change the course for women's rights under Taliban rule, insists Jonathan Trott

Ahead of the Champions Trophy match in Lahore against England, who have been urged to boycott the fixture, Afghanistan's head coach says the team are united in knowing "things that are not correct"

Afghanistan drowned out by the outside noise

South Africa produced a routine win in Karachi, courtesy of Ryan Rickelton's century and some super fast bowling

South Africa off and running after outclassing Afghanistan

Ryan Rickelton struck the fifth individual century of the Champions Trophy so far as the Proteas ran out comfortable winners in Karachi

Struggling for relevance, what question is the Champions Trophy answering?

OSCAR RESS: With the late venue change, several withdrawals, and a lack of 50-over cricket around the world - what can we expect from the first edition of the 19-day tournament since 2017?

Champions Trophy returns as cricket finds room again for its mini World Cup

JAMES COYNE considers if the Champions Trophy still matters in a world where bilateral one-day cricket is increasingly irrelevant

Afghanistan's attack makes them a genuine force

MEN'S CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 - TEAM GUIDE: Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai give the tournament debutants every chance of backing up impressive recent World Cup outings

Sanctioning Afghanistan match is not the ECB condoning the Taliban

GEORGE DOBELL: It might be best for England to play Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy to ensure we learn from and shine a light upon one another's cultures

ECB rule on England-Afghanistan Men's Champions Trophy clash

GEORGE DOBELL: Despite coming under pressure to pull out of the match on February 26, the game looks set to go ahead as scheduled

MP reaffirms call for England-Afghanistan boycott ahead of ECB board meeting

GEORGE DOBELL: The national governing body's board is set to meet, after the ECB's executive recommended that the Champions Trophy match between England and Afghanistan goes ahead

MCC launch refugee fund as cricket community rallies around Afghanistan women's team

The chief aim of the Global Refugee Cricket Fund is to raise money for Pitch Our Future, an Australian-led programme which hopes to support individuals to continue playing

Steve Harmison sends message to UK Government over Afghanistan boycott decision

The seamer was a member of the 2003 England squad who refused to play Zimbabwe due to Robert Mugabe's ruling government but hopes Jos Buttler does not get "thrown under the bus" like he felt his captain Nasser Hussain was at the time

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