Afghanistan's remarkable win over Australia in the T20 World Cup Super 8 has not only boosted their tournament prospects but also sparked emotional responses across the cricketing world. The Afghan team, led by captain Rashid Khan, delivered an inspiring performance that captivated fans globally.
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Usman Khawaja, in a touching gesture, congratulated Afghanistan on their win and expressed deep regret over Cricket Australia's decision to cancel bilateral series against them. His tweet, in response to Rashid Khan, showed respect for the Afghan team's achievements.
What was Cricket Australia's stance on bilateral series against Afghanistan?
Australia's withdrawal from the scheduled T20 series against Afghanistan due to concerns over the deteriorating human rights situation, particularly for women and girls under the Taliban rule, has been a contentious issue. This decision was reaffirmed based on advice from the Australian government citing worsening conditions in Afghanistan.
As a result, Cricket Australia canceled a standalone Test against Afghanistan in November 2021 and also postponed a three-match ODI series last year. Australia, however, has consistently competed against Afghanistan in ICC events, including the 2022 T20 World Cup on home soil and last year’s World Cup in India.