Recently, Cricket Australia decided to postpone its upcoming cricket matches with Afghanistan due to serious worries about how women and girls are treated there. This is the third time they’ve done this because of similar concerns. Let’s break down what this means in simpler terms.
Standing Up for Human Rights
Cricket Australia’s decision to postpone matches comes from a place of concern about how women and girls are being treated in Afghanistan. They’re saying, “No, we won’t play until things get better for them.”
This Has Happened Before
This isn’t the first time Cricket Australia has said no to playing against Afghanistan. They did it in 2023 and even earlier in 2021 because of the same worries about how women and girls are treated.
Supporting Women and Girls in Cricket
Even though they’re not playing against Afghanistan right now, Cricket Australia still wants to see women and girls included in cricket everywhere. They’re talking to other cricket groups about what they can do to help make that happen.
Still Playing Together in Other Games
Even though they’re not playing their own matches against Afghanistan, Australia and Afghanistan still play together in other big cricket events, like the World Cup.
Wrapping Up
Cricket Australia’s decision shows they care about how women and girls are treated, not just about winning games. Let’s hope this leads to positive changes for everyone involved in cricket.
