Article 6X2Z2 Exiled Afghan cricketers to receive funding from sport's global governing body

Exiled Afghan cricketers to receive funding from sport's global governing body

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When the Taliban regained power in 2021, women were barred from sports and the Afghanistan national women's cricket team was effectively disbanded. Many of the team members fled to Australia, where they've been fighting to play together again. Now, the International Cricket Council - the sport's global governing body - has announced support for the exiled athletes. The World's Bianca Hillier reports.

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