Afghan women’s refugee team returns to world cricket post Taliban exclusion
Summary
Afghanistan’s women’s refugee cricket team will tour England next month, marking a key step in their return to international cricket after being excluded by the Taliban. The team includes former Afghanistan Cricket Board players who now live abroad and will play matches and attend the Women’s T20 World Cup final.Key Facts
- The Afghan women’s refugee cricket team was excluded from sport after the Taliban returned to power.
- The team includes players who had contracts with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and left the country due to Taliban restrictions.
- The tour to England begins on June 22 and includes Twenty20 matches and attending the Women’s T20 World Cup final on July 5 at Lord’s.
- Many players resettled in Australia and played domestic cricket but could not compete internationally.
- The International Cricket Council requires test-playing countries to support both men’s and women’s national teams.
- The team’s return has been supported by a consultancy called “It’s Game On,” co-founded by former Australian player Mel Jones.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board says the tour promotes inclusion and supports women’s participation in sport.
- ECB leaders emphasize cricket’s role in providing opportunities and standing against exclusion.
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