Quintin Jardine's blog

In 15 minutes the England cricket team (such as it is 😉) will take the field against Afghanistan. There has been a debate about the game given the persecution of women in that country. The general view seems to be that a boycott would do nothing to help them, therefore it will go ahead.

But here’s a thought. If England brought in a couple of players from its women’s squad, wouldn’t that send a very clear message to the Taliban? (I doubt that it would weaken the side.)