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Afghanistan refugee women’s team to travel to England
Afghanistan refugee women’s team is set to travel to England for a special cricket tour before attending the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s. The tour, beginning on June 22, has been organised with the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), alongside the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the MCC Foundation, and sports consultancy It’s Game On.
The visit will include training camps and T20 fixtures designed to support the players’ continued development. The start of all this goes back to 2020, when the Afghanistan Cricket Board organised trials in Kabul to form a national women’s cricket team. Twenty-five players were selected and offered contracts. However, things changed in 2021 when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.
They imposed severe restrictions on women and girls, restricting them in everyday life, including education, employment, and participation in sports. Many of the athletes fled the country in search of safety and freedom, with most settling in Australia.
“Since being displaced from Afghanistan in 2021, these players have shown extraordinary resilience in continuing their cricket journeys, in incredibly challenging circumstances,” Clare Connor, ECB Deputy CEO and Managing Director of England Women said.
“We are delighted that the squad will attend the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Cricket has a responsibility to stand for inclusion and opportunity, and we are proud to be hosting this tour and supporting the players in deepening their connection to the game,” Connor stated.
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