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Posted: 2023-01-12 06:02:12

Cricket Australia has pulled out of its three-match ODI series against Afghanistan due to recent curbs on the rights of women to play sport in the country.

The Australian men's side was set to meet Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates in March.

However, Cricket Australia said in a statement that it would be "unable to proceed" with the tour at this time following consultation with the Australian government.

"Following extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Australian Government, Cricket Australia has decided that it is unable to proceed at this time with the upcoming ICC Super League three-match Men's ODI series between Australia and Afghanistan," the statement read.

"This decision follows the recent announcement by the Taliban of further restrictions on women's and girls' education and employment opportunities and their ability to access parks and gyms."

Cricket Australia also postponed a highly anticipated inaugural Test match between the countries in Hobart in November 2021 as a result of the Taliban's return to power and the curbs that were placed on women's right to play sport.

The Taliban said after it returned to power that it did not support women and girls playing cricket, despite the ability to do so being a condition of its membership to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

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