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A second Afghan star threatens to boycott the Big Bash League after Australia's decision to cancel tour of his homeland over Taliban's attacks on women's rights Sydney Sixers star Naveen ul haq Murid has threatened not to return to Big Bash Follows Cricket Australia's decision to to cancel tour of his homeland in March CA responded to Taliban restricting rights of women and girls in Afghanistan Cult hero and fellow Afghan Rashid Khan is equally furious at CA's decision

By Andrew Prentice and Ollie Lewis For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 23:32 GMT, 12 January 2023 | Updated: 23:32 GMT, 12 January 2023

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Afghan star cricketer Naveen ul haq Murid has also threatened to boycott the Big Bash following Cricket Australia's decision to cancel a tour in March of his homeland.

It follows teammate and captain Rashid Khan - a cult hero in the competition with the Adelaide Strikers dating back to 2017 - also tweeting his disappointment at the tour cancellation.

'I am really disappointed to hear that Australia have pulled out of the series to play us in March,' Khan wrote.

'I take great pride in representing my country and we have made great progress on the world stage. This decision from CA sets us back in that journey.

'If playing vs Afghanistan is so uncomfortable for Australia then I wouldn't want to make anyone uncomfortable with my presence in the BBL.

Afghan star cricketer Naveen ul haq Murid has threatened to boycott the Big Bash following Cricket Australia's decision to cancel a tour in March of his homeland (pictured, playing for the Sydney Sixers in December)

time to say won’t be participating in big bash after this until they stop these childish decisions that’s how they went about the one off test now ODI when a country is going through so much in place off being supportive you want to take the only reason of happiness from them #CA
— Naveen ul haq Murid (@imnaveenulhaq) January 12, 2023

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