ACB slams Cricket Australia's 'pathetic' decision, to officially write to ICC.

KABUL -- The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday condemned Cricket Australia's statement and decision to withdraw from the ODI series by terming it 'pathetic and unfair'.

In an official statement, ACB expressed their disappointment over Cricket Australia's (CA) decision to withdraw from the ODI series, citing the increased restrictions on women under Taliban rule and also announced to take the matter officially to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

'Afghanistan Cricket Board is extremely disappointed and saddened by the pathetic statement of Cricket Australia to withdraw from Afghanistan's home three-match ODI series in March and will officially write to the International Cricket Council about the issue,' an ACB statement read.

The cricket board further termed CA's decision an 'unfortunate attempt to enter the realm of politics and politicize the sport' while also blaming the Australian board for undermining the integrity of the sport.

'Cricket Australia's decision to withdraw from upcoming matches against Afghanistan is coming after consultation and potential enforcement from the Australian Government which is an unfortunate attempt to enter the realm of politics and politicize the sport,' ACB...