Cricket: Afghanistan
Commons · Question 22344 · Tabled 7 Jan 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 13 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Tonia Antoniazzi
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with the England and Wales Cricket Board on the England Cricket team's participation in the championship trophy match with Afghanistan.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 13 Jan 2025
The UK Government condemns the appalling erosion of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan. Sport operates independently of government, and participation in the ICC Champion’s Trophy match is a matter for the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Intern...