Afghan Women’s Refugee Cricketers Find New Hope in Australia’s Domestic Leagues
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Afghan women’s refugee cricketers play first match in Melbourne, aiming for international recognition despite challenges.
Afghanistan: Amid Politics and Sports
In light of the controversy over the cancellation of a cricket series between Australia and Afghanistan, it is crucial to ask whether sports are truly apolitical or if their non-political nature is only a concession to the world\’s most powerful lobbies.