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Australia has withdrawn from the next one-day series in the UAE, citing the governing Taliban's efforts to severely limit women's rights.
After Cricket Australia (CA) canceled the three-match ODI series, the Afghan Cricket Board (ACB) approached the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday.
Afghanistan has indicated a wish to play three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates in March, according to reports.
The PCB is considering a three-match series before the conclusion of the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the New Zealand series.
Apart from this, three matches of the Pakistan and Afghanistan Super League will be played in August.
Cricket Australia on Thursday pulled out of the three-match one-day international (ODI) series in March, citing efforts by the Taliban to severely restrict women's rights.
Afghanistan is the only full-member country that does not have a women's working team due to restrictions imposed by the Taliban-led government. Girls are not allowed in colleges, gymnasiums, middle and high schools, or parks.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) expressed dissatisfaction and said that the matter will be brought before the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said in a statement, "The Afghan Cricket Board is deeply disappointed and dismayed by Cricket Australia's strong announcement of withdrawing from Afghanistan's three-match home-and-home ODI series in March, and has taken the matter to the attention of the international community." Raised with." Will formally write to the Cricket Council.
The board called the decision to withdraw from the series "an unfortunate attempt to enter the realm of politics and politicize the game" as it came after "consultation with the Australian government and possible implementation".
Notably, Afghan bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has pulled out of the Big Bash League (BBL) following Australia's cancellation of the series, while Rashid Khan has said he will 'seriously review' his future in the league. will will
