Afghanistan, Gayton McKenzie and Champions Trophy

Gayton McKenzie thrusts weight behind Afghan cricket boycott over Taliban women's rights persecution
Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie is calling on the international cricket community to boycott ICC Champions Trophy fixtures against Afghanistan.
South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie urges Proteas to boycott Champions Trophy tie against Afghanistan
Earlier this week over 100 British politicians had signed a letter that asked England to not play its upcoming Champions Trophy cricket match against Afghanistan. These requests have been put forward following government’s crackdown on women's rights since returning to power in August 2021.
South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie Calls Afghanistan's Champions Trophy Participation "Hypocritical, Immoral"
South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie is the latest entity to raise his voice against the participation of Afghanistan in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy
South Africa sports minister McKenzie terms Afghanistan's Champions Trophy participation as "hypocritical, immoral"
South African sports minister Gayton McKenzie is the latest entity to raise his voice against the participation of Afghanistan in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, comparing the Taliban regime's treatment of women in their nation to the old Apartheid regime in the rainbow nation and added that the Afghans playing the tournament is "hypocritical and immoral",
Cricket-South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play them next month.
Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa sports minister wants team to boycott match vs Afghanistan; here's why
Republic of South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie has called for the men’s national team to boycott the matches against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The 50-over tournament is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9.
South Africa minister calls for Proteas to boycott Afghanistan game
South Africa`s sports minister has joined public calls for the Proteas to boycott the Champions Trophy game against Afghanistan next month and criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for not upholding its own rules.
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Gayton McKenzie urges Proteas to boycott ICC Champions Trophy clash with Afghanistan over Taliban's ban on women's sport
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Gayton McKenzie and Isidingo’s Rajesh quarrel online
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McKenzie calls on Proteas to boycott upcoming Afghanistan fixtures
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Speak out against dirty cops, says Gayton McKenzie at memorial for slain Eastern Cape constable
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South Africa urged by sports minister to boycott cricket game against Afghanistan
South Africa’s sports minister has joined public calls for the Proteas to boycott the Champions Trophy game against ...
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Gayton McKenzie Says Government Will Not Dance to Celebs' Tune in Response to Actor Jack Devnarain
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South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott
South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in ...
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Gayton McKenzie promises to swoop on Swimming SA ‘like a thunderstorm’
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