Cricket: 'Afghanistan women's history is starting again' DW 04/15/2025
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Cricket's governing body, the ICC, has announced a dedicated task force for Afghanistan's women cricketers affected by the Taliban regime. The news has brought joy to the players, who have faced challenges in representing their country since the regime's return to power in 2021. Women in Afghanistan have been largely barred from public life and sports, prompting the national women's team to seek recognition as refugees. Despite previous pressures on the ICC to suspend Afghanistan's cricket membership, this announcement marks a significant step forward for Afghan women and girls in sports.
Cricket's governing body (ICC) has announced it will form a dedicated task force to support Afghanistan's women cricketers who have been displaced by the Taliban regime.
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