Ireland is hosting five cricket matches against Afghanistan this month. England refuses to play Afghanistan because of the Taliban's ban on women's sports.
Why it mattersThis could damage Ireland's cricket future. England was planning practice matches against Ireland before their home series. Now England is choosing Bangladesh instead. Losing these valuable matches could cost Ireland money and opportunity.
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