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
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‘We are making history’: Afghanistan women’s cricket team offer hope for future
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ECB urges cricket’s leaders to take action over ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan
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Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match
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U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says
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England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP
England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.BBC News - Jan. 7
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