International Cricket Council (ICC) The displaced women of Afghanistan have announced a new wave of support and engagement opportunities for women cricketers, an important step for a group that the game futures were thrown into uncertainty after the acquisition of the Taliban of their motherland in 2021. The move underlined a renewal commitment to the Global Crinking community during the ICC annual conference.
From pitch to exile: story of Afghan women cricketers
When the Taliban gained power in Afghanistan, women were banned from playing sports including cricket. Harassing and stopping the game, many Afghan women cricketers fled the country, with the most rehabilitation in Australia. Providing security, his exile, his teams, their training and lively left many different from the living cricket community, which he once represented.
ICC support program: Main Details
The latest ICC statement confirms that displaced Afghan women cricketers will participate in engagement opportunities around two upcoming Marqui Global Events:
- 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (India and Sri Lanka)
- 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (England)
These occasions will include:
- Presence in workshops and coaching clinics led by international coaches
- Conversation with elite international players
- Participation in high performance initiative
Access to domestic level cricket opportunities, especially in Australia, where many reside.
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The program was cooperatively developed under the ICC Deputy Chair Imran KhwajaWorking with the Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and Cricket Australia (CA). The scheme is built on a structure formed during a previous meeting at Harare, which united three major cricketing boards for the displaced Afghan women cricketers to help the future chart.
While ICC has not publicly released all the nuances of “major engagement opportunities”, many reports reveal their initiative to keep cricketers associated with sports, provide them technical and psychological support, and promote a sense of belongingness. Workshops and training camps will not only improve their skills, but will also allow networking and mentorship with current international stars.
Important, reference to reference “Home Sports Opportunities” These athletes suggest the ongoing discussion about integrating Australia’s tier cricket structure, such as local grade competitions. This regular, high-quality match practice and professional cricket can pave the way for gradual restoration, even if immediate international representation is out of reach.
For many exile players, ICC supports beyond the game. This visibility, a measure of dignity, and offering hope at a time when their participation at home is not possible. Earlier this year, Afghan women cricketers staged a friendly match in Melbourne – without a national symbol, is a symbol of both their disadvantages and flexibility.
According to ICC, Program “The purpose of giving structured support” The right to play without sending a global message in favor of inclusion and regardless of the circumstances.
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