In response to Afghanistan's treatment of women, which includes severe restrictions on women's rights, a group of British lawmakers had previously urged England to boycott the group-stage encounter.
Afghanistan's female cricket landscape has been dramatically impacted by the Taliban's rise to power in August 2021.
Thompson also pointed out that for many Afghan citizens, watching their national cricket team is one of the few remaining sources of enjoyment amidst the ongoing crisis.
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