ICC issued updating of the Afghan women displaced women

It International Cricket Council (ICC) He has announced a new wave of support and opportunities for commitment to the displaced women of Afghanistan, marking an important step for a group that the future sports of which were launched in uncertainty after the Taliban taking of their homeland in 2021. This movement, revealed during the ICC’s annual conference, emphasizes a renewed commitment to the inclusion and hope in the community of cricketing community.

From Pitch to Exile: The History of Afghan Women Cricters

When the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan, women were banned from playing sports, including cricket. Faced with the persecution and forbidden of the game, many Afghan women Cricters fled the country, with most reinstalls in Australia. His exile, although he granted security, left many disconnected from his teams, his training and the vibrant cricketing community they represented.

ICC Support Program: Key Details

The last statement of the ICC confirms that the women of the Afghan women displaced will participate in opportunities for commitment around two next marquee world events:

• 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World (India and Sri Lanka)
• 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World

These opportunities will include:

• Attendance at coaching workshops and clinics led by international coaches
• International elite players interactions
• Participation in high -performance initiatives

Access to Cricket Opportunities nationally, particularly in Australia, where many reside.

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The program was developed collaboratively under the ICC attached chair Imran KhwajaWorking with the Cricket Control Council in India (BCCI), the Cricket Board of England and Wales (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA). The Plan is based on a framework formed during a pre -Haare meeting, which united the three major Cricket boards to help represent a future for displaced Afghan women.

Although the ICC has not publicly published all the particularities of the “key commitment opportunities”, several reports reveal their initiative to maintain the cries connected to sport, provide them with technical and psychological support and foster a sense of belonging. Workshops and fields of training will not only perfect their skills, but will also allow networking and tutoring with current international stars.

Crucially, the reference to “Home Game Opportunities” Suggests in progress on the integration of these athletes into the structure of Australian Cricket, such as local degree competitions. This could pave the way for regular practice of high quality parties and the gradual reintegration to the professional cricket, even if the immediate international representation is out of reach.

For many exiled players, ICC’s support goes beyond sports. It offers visibility, a measure of dignity and hope at a time when your home participation is not possible. Earlier this year, Afghan women organized a friendly party in Melbourne, although without a national emblem, symbolizing both their loss and resilience.

According to ICC the program “Aims to provide structured support” While sending a global message in favor of inclusion and the right to play, regardless of the circumstance.

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This article was first published in Womencricket.cominto Cricket time Business.