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The Latest Breaking News from Afghanistan

Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India

While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.

Al Jazeera

Joe Biden’s legacy: four successes and four failures

The Biden administration comes to an end on January 20. Joe Biden joins Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush on the list of single-term presidents in the modern era. So, how will the Biden presidency be remembered?

The Conversation

Biden's Efforts To Bring Americans Home From Afghanistan

President Biden engages in negotiations for the release of three Americans held in Afghanistan. Ongoing efforts and potential deal with Guantanamo detainee...

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Heather Knight urges ICC to help ‘forgotten’ Afghanistan women’s team

The ECB has also called on the ICC to act, with chief executive Richard Gould urging the game’s global governing body to take action.

The Independent UK

Heather Knight lends voice to plight of Afghanistan women’s team

England captain calls for greater support for cricketers in exile while Alyssa Healy is passed fit to take gloves in Women’s Ashes opener

The Guardian - AU

Why is India courting the Taliban now?

Meeting between India’s foreign secretary and the Taliban this week has prompted speculation.

Al Jazeera

ECB urges cricket’s leaders to take action over ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan

The ECB’s chief executive, Richard Gould, called on the International Cricket Council to ‘intervene and show global leadership’ over Afghanistan

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The Independent UK

Wife of Taliban detainee Ryan Corbett heads to Mar-a-Lago in attempt to meet with Trump

‘It seems like the only person who can do this is President Trump’

Al Jazeera

England captain Buttler should be spared Afghanistan boycott decision

Former England bowler Steve Harmison says any decision to boycott playing Afghanistan must not land with the captain.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan cricket match should go ahead, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says

MPs and peers have called for the ECB to boycott the fixture in objection to the Taliban’s ongoing assault on women’s rights in the country.

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match

Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women

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The Independent UK

Please don’t throw Jos Buttler under bus over Afghanistan issue – Steve Harmison

The ECB has been urged to make a stand against the Taliban regime’s assault on women’s rights.

The Independent UK

India holds highest-level talks with Taliban over security concerns, trade and aid

Previously, India has only sent officials at the joint secretary level to Kabul to engage with the former militant group which now holds power in Afghanistan

Dynamite News

Afghanistan ropes in Younis Khan as Mentor for ICC Champions Trophy

Afghanistan Cricket Board, CEO, Naseeb Khan said that ACB is pleased to sign a contract with Younis Khan as interim mentor of the national team for Champions Trophy 2025. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Afghanistan appoint Younis Khan as mentor for Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday the appointment of Younis Khan as the national team's mentor for the Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19.

The Guardian - UK

Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to challenge the ban on women’s and girl’s cricket in Afghanistan before next month’s Champions Trophy

The Independent UK

Afghan female Olympian urges England cricketers to boycott Champions Trophy game

Friba Rezayee says female athletes are treated as if they do not exist in Afghanistan.

The Times of India

Champions Trophy venues: Which stadiums in Pakistan are set to host the tournament?

NEW DELHI: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures and groupings were announced on Tuesday, December 24. The tournament will kick off on February 19 in Karachi, with the final scheduled for March 9.

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