Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 21955

Cricket: Afghanistan

Tabled: 3 January 2025

Answered: 8 January 2025

Named Day

Question

Gregory Stafford

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 scheduled Champion's Trophy match with Afghanistan.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

The UK Government condemns the appalling erosion of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan.Participation in the ICC Champion’s Trophy match is a matter for the England and Wales Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council. My officials are in cont...

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