Afghanistan, South Africa and Champions Trophy

South Africa urged by sports minister to boycott cricket game against Afghanistan
South Africa’s sports minister has joined public calls for the Proteas to boycott the Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan next month.
South Africa sports minister advocates for boycott of Afghanistan in Champions Trophy
South Africa's sports minister, Gayton McKenzie, urged the national men's cricket team to boycott Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan to support Afghan women who face severe repression under Taliban rule.
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'Hypocritical and immoral' - South Africa's sports minister condemns Afghanistan's Champions Trophy participation
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After England politicians, South Africa's sports minister demands to boycott Afghanistan from Champions Trophy 2025 - check CSA's response
G ayton McKenzie, the sports minister for South Africa, has backed calls to boycott Afghanistan during the Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan the following month. Mc
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
The calls are in response to the Taliban government’s crackdown on women’s rights since returning to power in August 2021.
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