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Downing Street asks ICC to ‘deliver on own rules’ over Afghanistan boycott calls

The terms of ICC membership have been directly breached by the abolition of women’s sport in Afghanistan.

Evening Standard

Dignity and humanity of Afghan women must be worth more than game of cricket

The Taliban uses the success of its men’s team as propaganda – cricket’s powerbrokers should pursue a collective boycott

The Guardian - UK

UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy

In response, ECB proposes an ‘ICC-wide’ action against Afghanistan over the Taliban’s crackdown on women.

Al Jazeera

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England reject calls to boycott Afghanistan match, saying cricket is ‘source of hope’

England are set to face Afghanistan in Lahore, Pakistan on 26 February

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage and Jeremy Corbyn call on England to boycott Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan

England are due to face Afghanistan at the Champions Trophy in Pakistan in February

The Independent UK

Politicians urge ECB to boycott England’s Champions Trophy game with Afghanistan

Female participation in sport has effectively been outlawed in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.

The Independent UK

Radical plan may result in two England-Australia Ashes series every three years

England and Australia could play two Ashes series every three years from 2027 onwards under a radical two division plan being considered for Test cricket

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Michael Vaughan backs radical plan to split Test cricket into two divisions

Bosses are set to discuss a revamp that would allow India, Australia and England to schedule series against each other more often

The Independent UK

Aussies ready to chase the mace after conquering India

Having beaten India, Australia's next big Test ambition is to successfully defend their ICC World Championship mace in the final against South Africa at Lord's.

AAP

Visit Afghanistan, land of culture, cricket and women closeted in their own homes

Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid

The Guardian - UK

Coach accuses India of 'intimidation' towards Konstas

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says he checked on teenager Sam Konstas' welfare, claiming India tried to intimidate him with their day-one celebration.

AAP

India calls for changes after more DRS drama

India has fallen victim to another decision review system controversy in the series-deciding SCG Test against Australia.

AAP

Middle East crisis: at least 37 killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza including in al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’ – as it happened

Airstrike hit tent encampment sheltering displaced families and also killed director-general of Gaza’s police department

The Guardian - UK

Pat Cummins soars to all-time high as Test allrounder

Pat Cummins has risen to a career-high third in the list of the world's current best Test allrounders in the first update of the ICC rankings for 2025.

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The Guardian - UK

Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics

Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’

Al Jazeera

Five sport events to watch in 2025: From Champions Trophy to AFCON

In a year packed with top international tournaments, Al Jazeera picks the top five must-watch events of 2025.

The Independent UK

Major urged Blair to halt ‘morally repugnant’ Zimbabwe cricket tour

Files show John Major said the government should ‘indemnify’ England if they were hit with ‘catastrophic’ sanctions for pulling out.

Al Jazeera

Advocates launch legal push for Argentina, Chile to arrest Israeli soldier

Hind Rajab Foundation has been pursuing legal cases against Israeli soldiers across the globe, citing war crimes.

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AAP

Head moves to fourth in batting ranks, Bumrah runs away

Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah, the standout performers in the Border-Gavaskar series so far, have been rewarded for their efforts in the latest ICC charts.

The Guardian - UK

India to play Champions Trophy games in Dubai after refusal to visit Pakistan

India’s matches at the 2025 Champions Trophy will be held in Dubai as the national cricket board is unwilling to send a team to the hosts Pakistan

AAP

Australian path to Champions Trophy begins with England

England are Australia's first Champions Trophy opponents in Pakistan in February but Pat Cummins' team could end playing the final in Dubai.

Al Jazeera

India to play ICC Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, not Pakistan

The ICC revised schedule for the tournament has India playing group matches, semifinal 1 and final, if required, in UAE.

Dynamite News

ICC announces Champions Trophy schedule, Ind to take on Pak in Dubai on Feb 23

Big breaking coming in from Dubai where ICC announces Champions Trophy schedule. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

A consensus is emerging: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Where is the action?

It may feel hopeless to see supportive states continue to back Israel, but bearing witness matters for future reckoning, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

Latin Times

Poland Threatens to Arrest Netanyahu for War Crimes If He Attends Holocaust Memorial Ceremony

Poland announced its intentions to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country in order to attend the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

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