Harmison wants England captain Buttler to be spared Afghanistan boycott decision

A group of more than 160 British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to refuse to play Afghanistan in protest at the women's sports policy of the Taliban. Since returning to power in 2021 the Taliban have effectively banned female participation -- a move that puts the Afghanistan Cricket Board at odds with International Cricket Council (ICC) rules. The ICC, however, have allowed the Afghanistan men's team to continue to compete in global competitions, with England...