However, Cricket Australia said in a statement that it would be "unable to proceed" with the tour at this time following consultation with the Australian government."Following extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Australian Government, Cricket Australia has decided that it is unable to proceed at this time with the upcoming ICC Super League three-match Men's ODI series between Australia and Afghanistan," the statement read.Cricket Australia also postponed a highly anticipated inaugural Test match between the countries in Hobart in November 2021 as a result of the Taliban's return to power and the curbs that were placed on women's right to play sport."We made our position very, very clear off the back of some earlier comments [made by the Taliban] around — potentially — cricket as a sport for women and girls not being supported in Afghanistan," Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley said at the time."CA is committed to supporting growing the game for women and men around the world, including in Afghanistan," the Cricket Australia statement said, adding it would "continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country.""