Ireland risk ECB ire by agreeing to play five matches against Afghanistan
Ireland's cricket team faces potential backlash from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for scheduling a series against Afghanistan. The ECB refuses to play Afghanistan bilaterally due to the Taliban's policies on women's sports.
Ireland, who beat India in a T20 series in June, are playing five one-day internationals against Afghanistan this month. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Ireland, who beat India in a T20 series in June, are playing five one-day internationals against Afghanistan this month. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Ireland Cricket Team Ireland risk ECB ire by agreeing to play five matches against Afghanistan First ODI of series will take place in Bready on Wednesday
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