Jos Buttler, England’s cricket captain, opposes a boycott of Afghanistan cricket ahead of the Champions Trophy meeting, despite political pressure from UK politicians to protest the treatment of women under the Taliban regime. The ECB chief executive, Richard Gould, rejects calls for a boycott, supported by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Sport Secretary Lisa Nandy. Buttler expresses confidence in playing the match, citing the need to be informed and led by experts, while hoping that political situations do not impact sports.
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India will face England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford on May 23, 2025, with England leading 2-1 in the series and India needing consecutive wins for their first Test series victory in England since 2007. Both teams are dealing with injuries and fatigue after a gruelling third Test, with Shubman Gill, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes emerging as top captaincy/vice-captaincy picks for their impressive performances and track records at Old Trafford. Full Article
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