Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 01:30pm on 02 Mar 2025,Sunday Sports
An exiled Afghan sportswoman has urged India to reconsider supporting Afghanistan’s men’s cricket team, arguing it normalizes the Taliban’s oppression of women. Since the Taliban’s return in 2021, Afghan women have been banned from sports, yet the Afghanistan Cricket Board retains ICC membership. Critics say backing the men's team without addressing gender discrimination legitimizes the regime. They call on India to use its influence to advocate for Afghan women's rights, stressing that their dignity should outweigh sporting interests.
