Afghanistan’s women athletes, including Benafsha Hashimi and Firooza Amiri, share their journey after the Taliban disbanded the cricket team. Both cricket and football teams fight for global recognition.
Nikhil Mathur (@too_lazyy) with the story
Firooza Amiri and Benafsha Hashimi, who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021, tell their stories of escape to a new life on ESPNcricinfo's Powerplay podcast https://t.co/1h8FipO9Az
I had two wonderful conversations with Clare Cannon, founder of Cricket Without Borders, who formed a fitting opposition for the Afghan women on Thursday, and Chelsea Moscript, who has been coaching the Afghan cricketers based in Canberra
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New Powerplay pod feat Afg wom cricketers Firooza Amiri & Benafsha Hashimi (a 2-parter). Massively proud of @FirdoseM & @valkerie_baynes putting this together. Not going to find more comprehensive, nuanced coverage anywhere.
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Firooza Amiri and Benafsha Hashimi, who fled the country after the Taliban takeover in 2021, speak to ESPNcricinfo about the complexities of Afghanistan's place…
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Women in Afghanistan have been forbidden from playing sport, studying and working 💔
🏏 Exiled players Firooza Amiri and Benafsha Hashimi, who fled the country after the Taliban takeover in 2021, spoke to ESPNcricinfo's Poweplay podcast: https://t.co/jGRh7MdsQn
Afghan Women XI in blue. Their shirts were designed by one of the players Benafsha Hashimi. The logo on the chest depicts the red tulip and the golden wattle; the national flowers of Afghanistan & Australia respectively
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Meet Benafsha Hashimi who plays for @WestonCreekCC & helps out at Cricket ACT.
Benafsha started playing cricket in Afghanistan, 4-years-ago and says cricket makes her happy.
This one will make you smile 🎧👇
Australia 🇦🇺
Former Afghanistan cricketers Firooza Amiri and Benafsha Hashimi, now exiled in Australia, urge the men’s team to back women’s cricket. Since the Taliban's ban, the ACB has failed to establish a women’s team despite ICC requirements.
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🎙️ Super special episode!
Nikki & Melissa speak with Afghan cricketers Firooza Amiri, Nahida Sapan & Benafsha Hashimi on their journey to Australia, leaving Afghanistan & their passion to keep playing for their country.
A must-listen! 🏏
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To understand why the Afghan women cricketers need fundraising support, see this comprehensive story, to go with a half hour documentary from @JoCurrie avail on @BBCiPlayer https://t.co/lNmHhsRTZ9 #Afghanistan#womeninsport
Afghanistan played their first match since the Taliban banned female sport in the country in 2021 🇦🇫
@AlisonMitchell tells the story of struggle, resilience and hope that culminated at the Junction Oval, Melbourne 🏏
Afghan Women's cricket team is actually playing their 1st exhibition match on the 30th of January, here in Australia, in Melbourne, and this is the 1st time they've ever played as a National Team cricket. Australia has organised that, though not the International Cricket Council @catherineordway