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England Asked To Boycott Champions Trophy 2025; Advised To Learn From Australia

Abhinav Tyagi∙ Updated: Jan 9 2025, 6:23 PM

England Team- (Source:@Johns/X.com)England Team- (Source:@Johns/X.com)

In a shocking development, England's renowned journalist and presenter Piers Morgan has urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott the Three Lions' Champions Trophy group stage match against Afghanistan. 

Notably, Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy 2025 from February 19-March 9. The tournament has also marred several controversies as India will play its matches in Dubai. Meanwhile, England, which are placed in group B alongside Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa. 

Piers Morgan Not In Favour Of England's Tie Against Afghanistan

Meanwhile, Piers Morgan has urged the Jos Buttler-led side to boycott the match against Afghanistan because of the Taliban's oppression of Afghan women. Morgan took to Twitter to vent his frustration. 

"The @englandcricket men’s team must cancel their match against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy group stage on Feb 26. The Taliban’s disgusting and ever-worsening oppression of Afghan women, including banning them from all sports, is unconscionable. Time we took a stand."

England Asked To Take Inspiration From Australia

It is worth noting that Australia were the first team to take a stand against the oppression faced by Afghan women as they have twice cancelled their bilateral tours against Afghanistan because of the ongoing oppression by the Taliban in the Asian country. 

The CEO of Cricket Australia have made it clear that they will not engage in any kind of bilateral tours with Afghanistan unless they improve the situation against Afghanistan. However, Australia continue to play Afghanistan in ICC events. 

Thus, it is to be seen whether England will take a stand or not. They will face the Afghans on February 26.