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Women's Afghan XI celebrate at the end of their match against Cricket Without Borders XI at Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australia, January 30, 2025
AFGHANISTAN’S women cricketers returned to action today for the first time since being forced into exile in Australia.
The majority of the country’s top female players have been living Down Under since 2021, seeking refuge after the Taliban takeover.
An Afghanistan side captained by Nahida Sapan was hosted at Melbourne’s Junction Oval in a charity exhibition match against a Cricket Without Borders XI. Their blue shirts did not include a national flag.
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