The Afghanistan vs England match, Jos Buttler said, offers a “source of hope” despite protests against the Taliban-ruled nation.
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AFGHANISTAN VS ENGLAND OFFERS A ‘SOURCE OF HOPE’ AMID WOMEN’S TREATMENT ISSUE
The Afghanistan vs England match in Champions Trophy 2025, Buttler said, offers a “source of hope” amid the treatment of women in the Taliban-ruled nation.
Furthermore, the England skipper is aware of calls to protest or boycott playing Afghanistan due to the issue.
Moreover, Buttler and his teammates decided to pursue playing the match amid the protests after “getting advice from lots of experts.”
“I’m taking a lot of advice from lots of experts. I think credit must go to Rob Key and the ECB (England Cricket Board),” the England skipper said.
“They’ve been very, very good at supporting me and all the players and giving us information and education around this and making it an ECB decision,” he added.
SKIPPER SAYS SPORTS ‘GIVES A GREAT POWER TO UNITE PEOPLE’
The skipper also defended their decision to push through with the match.
Moreover, Buttler described sport as “a great power to unite people and give hope.”
Furthermore, the impact of their match, he noted, is just beyond deciding their fates in the tournament.
“We’re really excited about the match. Sport has a great power to unite people and give hope and that’s what we hope this game will do,” Buttler said.
“But we hope that the game tomorrow can be a source of hope and an enjoyment in what’s obviously a tough time at the moment,” he added.
SHOCK LOSS TO AFGHANISTAN IN 2023 STILL IN BUTTLER’S MIND
A shock loss to Afghanistan in 2023 remains in Buttler’s mind coming into this match.
Furthermore, the skipper has high regard for their opponents, noting the presence of captain Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad as their two key players.
Moreover, Buttler vowed to “bring the best version of our cricket” and try to snatch a win to boost their slim hopes of reaching the next round.
“(Afghanistan has a) unique style in some senses with some great spin options in Rashid and Noor, obviously two standout guys that we need to prepare really well for,” Buttler said.
“But, as much as we look at the opposition, it’s about focusing on ourselves, bringing the best version of our cricket and being confident that that will be enough to win the game,” he added.
