Afghanistan series

South African Cricketers: As the South African men's cricket team readies itself for a historic three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in the UAE, the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) has taken a bold stand on gender equality in cricket.

This marks the first-ever bilateral series between the two nations and only the third occasion they will meet in the 50-over format. While these matches were not initially part of the 2023-2027 Future Tours Programme (FTP), Cricket South Africa (CSA) added them in an effort to increase competitive opportunities for its national teams.

However, as the games approach, SACA's attention has shifted towards a significant issue: Afghanistan remains the only Full Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) without a women's team.