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England cricket chiefs reject call for solo boycott of Afghanistan Champions Trophy game over Taliban assault on women's rights

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More than 160 politicians have urged England to pull out of Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan .

Women have been effectively prevented from taking part in organised sport since Taliban returned to power in 2021 .

The England and Wales Cricket Board said it would prefer to take unified rather than unilateral action.

It promised to "actively advocate" for further international action by International Cricket Council .

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