Afghanistan was scheduled to play a three-match ODI series with Cricket Australia in March. The series in the UNITED Arab Emirates is also part of the ODI Super League. “In consultation with all concerned and even with the Australian government, we have decided that it is not possible to host the scheduled Australia-Afghanistan series at this time,” Cricket Australia said in a statement. ’

“This decision has been taken after the Taliban recently imposed restrictions on women and girls’ education, employment as well as travel to parks and gyms. ’

For the second time in two years, Australia has canceled the series against Afghanistan. In both cases, the reason was the Taliban government’s tough policy on women. Cricket Australia also canceled the last one-off Test in Hobart in 2021.