Afghanistan cricket
Taliban Bans Cricket For Women In Afghanistan, Says It Will Expose Their Face And Body
The Taliban confirmed on Wednesday that women in Afghanistan will not be allowed to play any sports, including cricket. The move now puts the one-off men's Test match between Australia and Afghanistan for November in Hobart under doubt.
"I don't think women will be allowed to play cricket because it is not necessary that women should play cricket. In cricket, they might face a situation where their face and body will not be covered. Islam does not allow women to be seen like this. It is the media era, and there will be photos and videos, and then people watch it. Islam and the Islamic Emirate do not allow women to play cricket or play the kind of sports where they get exposed," said Ahmadullah Wasiq, the deputy head of the Taliban's cultural commission, in an interview to SBS News.
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- 21 May 2026 01:42
