Afghanistan’s women’s cricket team, which has not played international cricket for the last four years, is now ready to return to the field. Since the Taliban rule, women players were banned from playing cricket in Afghanistan. Even domestic cricket was closed for him. But now, for the first time after 2021, Afghanistan women players will be seen on the cricket field.
Team made of refugees in Australia
This team selected from Afghan refugees living in Australia ‘Cricket Without Borders’ Will play T20 matches against XI. The match will be held before the first day of the women’s Ashes Test. The women involved in this team had run away from Afghanistan to Australia after the Taliban came to power and is now living in Canberra and Melbourne.
Cricket Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Nick Hawkly, described the opportunity as very special. He said in the press conference,
“That is the first step. It will be an exciting day, and I hope this match will be held every year. Also, this team will get a chance to play internationally. ”
Taliban rule challenges for women’s cricket
After the Taliban came to power, it was almost impossible for women players to participate in cricket and other sports. Women cricketers were not allowed to play cricket in Afghanistan, which was seen as a violation of human rights.
International Pressure and Critic:
- Role of ICC:
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has been continuously under international pressure to revive women’s cricket.
- Opposition to England and South Africa:
The Cricket Board of England and South Africa has objected to playing against Afghanistan. He says that the rights of women players are being violated, and it should not be tolerated.
- Non -existence from Women’s T20 World Cup:
While many women’s teams of the world are currently participating in the Under-19 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan’s women’s team has no sign there.
Australia support: a strong message against Taliban
Australia, which has distanced a distance from the bilateral series against Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team in recent years, is now helping to give new life to women cricket. This step is a tough message against the Taliban rule and has been taken in support of the rights of women players.
