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Ireland risk ECB ire over Afghanistan series

Published August 4, 2026 · Updated August 4, 2026 · The Guardian

Ireland faces a potential penalty from the ECB after agreeing to play a full five-match ODI series against Afghanistan this summer.

England refuses to face Afghanistan outside ICC events due to Taliban gender apartheid, angering the ECB.

This stance puts lucrative future fixtures between Ireland and England at risk following Ireland's decision to stage the series starting in Bready on Wednesday. grenadier.co.za

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