Afghan women’s refugee team returns to world cricket post Taliban exclusion
The Afghan women's refugee cricket team is set to tour the United Kingdom in June, marking a significant step in their journey to re-enter the sport after being excluded by the Taliban. This tour will include Twenty20 matches and attendance at the Women's T20 World Cup final. The England and Wales Cricket Board emphasizes the cultural and sporting importance of this event for inclusion and women's participation in sports.
- ▪The Afghan women's refugee team will tour England starting June 22.
- ▪The team consists of players who were previously contracted to the Afghanistan Cricket Board and left due to Taliban exclusion.
- ▪The tour includes Twenty20 matches and attendance at the Women's T20 World Cup final on July 5.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 15:53:10 +0000 |
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Sport|CricketAfghan women’s refugee team returns to world cricket post Taliban exclusionAfghanistan women’s refugee team will tour United Kingdom in June and be guests at July’s World Cup final at Lord’s.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAfghan players congratulate top scoring batter Zazai as she walks off the field during a match against Cricket Without Borders XI in 2025 [Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP]By The Associated PressPublished On 21 May 202621 May 2026Afghanistan’s displaced female cricketers will tour England next month, a landmark moment on a five-year journey to rebuild their careers and remain part of the game following their exclusion from sport after the Taliban’s…
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