Afghanistan, South Africa and Champions Trophy

South Africa’s sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
McKenzie urges his country’s cricket governing body not to honour the Champions Trophy fixture against Afghanistan.
South Africa sports minister McKenzie terms Afghanistan's Champions Trophy participation as "hypocritical, immoral"
McKenzie's comments come as Proteas are all set to take on Afghanistan in their campaign opener during the Champions Trophy on February 21 in Karachi. England, another Group B opponent for Afghanistan,
South Africa sports minister calls for boycotting Afghanistan in Champions Trophy
South Africa sports minister Gayton McKenzie has called for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy. The call for a boycott has become prominent after the Taliban government's ongoing crackdown on women's rights.
Champions Trophy 2025: Why England, South Africa are not boycotting Afghanistan matches despite passionate calls
Despite mounting calls in England and South Africa for their men’s teams to boycott Afghanistan matches in the Champions Trophy 2025, it is highly unlikely that the games will be cancelled. This is primarily because neither team would want to forfeit valuable points in a closely contested,
South Africa urged by sports minister to boycott cricket game against Afghanistan
South Africa’s sports minister has joined public calls for the Proteas to boycott the Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan next month.
South Africa's sports minister supports boycott of Afghanistan in cricket
South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has openly backed the increasing calls to boycott Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy. His position comes in line with British politicians who have called on England to not play against Afghanistan next month.
South Africa Sports Minister Joins The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Boycott Movement | Details Inside
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is 40 days away, but the controversies are taking no stopping, as the South Africa Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, is the latest person to join the boycott movement of the mega event.
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CSA wants 'unified approach' to Afghanistan boycott calls
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Gayton McKenzie urges Proteas to boycott ICC Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan over Taliban's ban on women's sport
South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie has called on the Proteas to boycott their ICC Champions Trophy match against ...