Big controversy broke out before the Champions Trophy, will England not play Afghanistan? The world is shocked by Jos Buttler's statement

Cricket News Desk. The Champions Trophy begins next month, hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. This tournament is already surrounded by controversies and now a new controversy has made it more troubled. Controversy is increasing regarding the match between England and Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy. More than 160 British politicians have signed a letter arguing that England should refuse to play the men's match in Lahore on 26 February. This would be a step against attacks on women's rights by the Taliban regime.

Jos Buttler's statement was released.

Now the statement of England captain Jos Buttler has come out on this controversy. He says that in such political situations as a player you try to be as informed as possible. Butler made this comment while quoting the British media before the T-20 match against India in Kolkata.

What did Butler say about the method of boycott?

“The experts know a lot about it, so I'm trying to talk to (England men's director of cricket) Rob and people above him to see how they look at it,” the England captain said. I don't think a boycott is the right approach.” Since the Taliban came to power in 2021, women's participation in sports has been effectively banned. It is a move that will see the Afghanistan Cricket Board withdraw from the International Cricket Council forces to violate the rules.

Butler wants to play for Afghanistan

“As a player, you don't want political situations to affect the game. We want to go to the Champions Trophy and play matches and have a good tournament,” Buttler said. England refused to play in the 2003 Cricket World Cup 2005. The match against Zimbabwe in protest against the regime of Robert Mugabe.