The England men’s cricket team faces calls to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan in protest of the Taliban’s oppressive policies, particularly their human rights abuses against women and girls. But should athletes be forced to take a stand? Writers: Phoebe Davis and Andrew Butler Producer: Casey Magloire Photography: Joe Mee Host: Tomini Babs <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The England men’s cricket team faces calls to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan in protest of the Taliban’s oppressive policies, particularly their human rights abuses against women and girls. But should athletes be forced to take a stand? Writers: Phoebe Davis and Andrew Butler Producer: Casey Magloire Photography: Joe Mee Host: Tomini Babs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The England men’s cricket team faces calls to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan in protest of the Taliban’s oppressive policies, particularly their human rights abuses against women and girls. But should athletes be forced to take a stand? Writers: Phoebe Davis and Andrew Butler Producer: Casey Magloire Photography: Joe Mee Host: Tomini Babs Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Should England’s cricketers boycott Afghanistan?

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