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Ireland risk ECB anger over Afghanistan series

Published August 4, 2026 · Updated August 4, 2026 · The Guardian

Ireland risks future matches with England by scheduling a five-match ODI series against Afghanistan, which the ECB opposes due to the Taliban regime.

The first ODI is set for Wednesday in Bready. England refused to face Afghanistan outside ICC events because of the "gender apartheid" described by ECB chair Richard Thompson. toffler.lol

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