The Guardian Australia ·general ·2 hours ago

Afghan women's cricketers seek ICC recognition after FIFA backs exiled footballers

Afghan cricketer Benafsha Hashimi fled to Australia in 2021 and now leads an exiled women's team seeking ICC recognition. Fifa recently approved Afghanistan's displaced footballers as their official national side, setting a precedent Hashimi hopes cricket's governing body will follow. The exiled cricketers await similar recognition to compete internationally like other nations.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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