English cricketers urged to reconsider playing in Afghan T20 tournament

English cricketers considering playing in a men's T20 franchise tournament organized by the Afghanistan Cricket Board have been urged to reconsider their participation, according to the BBC.

Those raising concerns have asked the players to think about their "daughters, sisters or mothers" when weighing whether to take part in the tournament, a framing that points to broader concerns about the treatment of women and girls under Afghanistan's current authorities.

The report does not specify who issued the appeal or which players are reportedly considering participation, but the call reflects ongoing debate within cricket over whether players and boards should engage with Afghan cricket structures given the current restrictions facing women in the country.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board has continued to organize competitions and matches, even as the men's team's international fixtures have periodically drawn scrutiny and boycott calls linked to the absence of a women's national cricket team under the current government.