Australia, Taliban and Afghanistan

After fleeing the Taliban, the Afghan women’s cricket team is finally playing together – in Australia
An Afghan women’s cricket team is set to play its first match in years. It could put pressure on the International Cricket Council to do more for Afghan women.
Afghanistan cricket: Women's team remain hopeful after making history at exhibition match in Australia
The Afghanistan womens cricket team represented their country for the first time in three years at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, playing against Cricket Without Borders; the cricketers said they hav
Exiled but not forgotten: Afghan women’s cricket team reunites in Australia after fleeing Taliban rule
Afghanistan's women's cricket team played their first match in three years on 30 January, reuniting in Melbourne for a charity fixture after fleeing the Taliban's rule. Captain Nahida Sapan described the occasion as more than just a game, calling it "a movement for change."
Australia look at T20 match for rise of Afghanistan women: Inspired by their resilience
Before the T20 exhibition match between Afghanistan Women's XI and a Cricket Without Borders XI, Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley lauded the Afghan women for their passion and love towards the game of cricket.
Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team To Take Field With Pride, But Thorny Issue Remains In A Stalemate
Afghanistan women's cricket team will take the field in an exhibition match in Australia, but their cricketing plight remains in a stalemate.
Afghanistan women take 'huge step' in cricket journey
Firooza Amiri says she and her fellow exiles want to keep representing their country during and beyond their match against Cricket Without Borders in Melbourne
Afghanistan's female cricketers reunite for a match after 3 years in exile due to Taliban ban
Cricketer Firooza Amiri says her team will "represent millions of women in Afghanistan who are denied their rights" when the side reunites after more than three years for an exhibition game in Australia on Thursday.
WCA CEO Advocates For A “Systematic” Way To Support Afghanistan Women’s Team
WCA CEO suggests systematic ways to support the Afghan women’s cricket team as they play their first cricket match in three years on Thursday.
Afghanistan women's match a big step on a path unknown
For Afghanistan's women cricketers, their first competitive match since escaping oppression in their home country represents a significant step in their sporting journey - although the path ahead may not be the one they envisaged before.
Afghan women's cricket team reunites three years after Taliban takeover
The Afghan women's cricket team had an eye-catching reunion on Wednesday (Jan 29) after they were seen together at an event in Australia. The exiled Afghan women’s side, led by Nahida Sapan and Firooza Amiri,
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Fabricating stories, burning jerseys and secret plans: The tale of Afghanistan women's arrival in Australia
Struggles of Afghanistan's women cricketers The story of 's women cricketers from their country to Australia is one of ...
Afghanistan's exiled female cricketers are finding a way back into the international game
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'A real beacon of hope' - CA hopes Afghanistan women can play international cricket
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Afghan refugees bat for recognition and women's rights
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