The British television network “Channel 4” has recently reported that members of the Afghan women’s cricket team are seeking official recognition from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
In their report, the network mentioned that some members of the team, who attended the match between the cricket teams of Britain and Australia as spectators during the final of the T20 World Cup at Lord’s Stadium yesterday, expressed hope that one day they too would have the opportunity to participate in global competitions.
The report noted that after the return of the caretaker government, members of the national women’s cricket team left Afghanistan, with most seeking asylum in Western countries and Australia.
Following the fall of the republic system, the ICC did not recognize this exiled team as the national women’s cricket team of Afghanistan, and the members were barred from participating in international competitions—a decision that has not been changed by the council to date.
Currently, the women players of the Afghan cricket team are operating as a team made up of refugees, with many of them stating that they are now residing in Australia “after receiving threats.”
These female cricketers are set to hold a tour of their matches in Britain this week.
Additionally, the current government has removed girls and women from politics, sports, and education over the past nearly five years.
