Cricket Australia has hit back at criticism to pull out of a white-ball series against Afghanistan, with chief executive Nick Hockley declaring "basic human rights is not politics".
Australia's decision to withdraw from the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan has been met with fierce condemnation, including a threat from Rashid Khan to pull out of the BBL.
One of tournament's most popular players, the Afghan star claimed he was "strongly considering" his future in the Australian T20 league over the issue.