1 week Ago By Kashmir Khan
KABUL (Pajhwok): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has constituted a dedicated taskforce to support Afghanistan’s displaced female players. In a statement, the global cricket regulator said it would “establish a dedicated fund to provide direct monetary assistance to the female Afghan players. The imitative is aimed at ensuring the women cricketers from Afghanistan have the resources they need to continue pursuing the sport they love.
According to the BBC, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), along with Cricket Australia and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), will assist with the project. The ICC said: “This will be complemented by a robust high-performance programme offering advanced coaching, world-class facilities and tailored mentorship to help them reach their full potential.” ICC Chairman Jay Shah said: “We are deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and ensuring every cricketer has the opportunity to shine, regardless of their circumstances.
“In collaboration with our valued partners, we are proud to launch this taskforce and support fund, complemented by a comprehensive high-performance programme, to ensure displaced Afghan women cricketers can continue their journey in the sport.” Shah commented the step reflected the council’s steadfast dedication to cricket’s global growth and its power to inspire unity, resilience and hope. ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould said: “We are proud to support this new initiative from the ICC.
We have been vocal in recent times around the need for meaningful funding to support female players from Afghanistan so that they can thrive despite not being able to play at home. “Having previously contributed a significant sum to the Global Refugee Cricket Fund, we are encouraged that this positive step from the ICC will go even further.” Gould said they want the Afghanistan women’s team to continue being a beacon of hope for all women and girls.
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