English cricketers who have expressed interest in participating in a men's T20 franchise tournament organized by the Afghanistan Cricket Board are facing calls to withdraw from the event. The recommendation for players to reconsider their involvement is rooted in the ongoing restrictions placed on women and girls in Afghanistan.

Those advocating for the boycott have specifically asked players to reflect on the impact of the current Afghan government's policies on their own "daughters, sisters or mothers." The tournament, which is intended to be a high-profile sporting event, has become a focal point for broader concerns regarding the international recognition of the Afghan Cricket Board and the legitimacy of the current administration’s treatment of women.

While the Afghanistan Cricket Board continues to organize domestic and international fixtures, the sport remains a sensitive intersection of international diplomacy and athletic competition. Critics argue that participating in the tournament provides a platform that normalizes a regime that has systematically excluded women from public life, including education and sports. As of now, there has been no formal statement from the English players involved regarding whether they intend to heed these calls or proceed with their participation in the tournament.