After a lot of difficulties, the Champions Trophy is going to be hosted by Pakistan from 19th February. Pakistan Cricket Board is already worried due to the tournament being in hybrid model. But the difficulties are not ending. After the match against India was shifted to Dubai, now there are reports of boycott of another match to be held in Pakistan. In fact, South Africa's Sports Minister Gaetan McKenzie has appealed to his cricket board to protest and not play the match against Afghanistan. Let us tell you that in this tournament all the matches of Afghanistan are to be held in Pakistan.

Appeal to ICC and other boards also

South Africa's Sports Minister said that 'he comes from a community which was not given opportunities in the field of sports during apartheid. Therefore, if such a thing is happening in any other country then it would be hypocrisy and immoral not to oppose it. Let us tell you that he is talking about opposing the ban on women playing in Afghanistan.

McKenzie appealed not only to his board but also to the ICC and other cricket boards to take action in this matter. He said that 'ICC and other country's organizations will have to think about what message the game of cricket wants to give to the world. Especially how it views women in sports. I hope that all supporters, players and officials associated with this game will take a strong stand in support of the women of Afghanistan.

PCB tension increased

PCB tension has increased after the appeal by the Sports Minister of South Africa. If this happens, the PCB may suffer huge losses. This will affect the earnings. Already, 3 of India's 15 matches and one semi-final have been shifted to Dubai. Apart from this, if Team India reaches the final then that too will be played in Dubai only. In such a situation, the loss of one more match may prove costly for the PCB.

However, the Sports Minister of South Africa does not have the authority to impose a boycott. McKenzie himself said that he did not have this authority. Only the board and the government can take this decision. Let us tell you that at present there is no response from the South Cricket Board or their government. Now it remains to be seen what decision they take. Earlier, the leaders of England had also made the same appeal to the ECB, which was rejected by it.