Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:33am on 25 Jun 2026,Thursday International
King Charles met exiled Afghan women cricketers at Clarence House in London, expressing support for athletes forced to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban banned women from sports and education. The players, now based mainly in Australia, are in England for exhibition matches during the Women's T20 World Cup. The King praised their determination, saying he was glad they could continue pursuing cricket. Players said the meeting was a powerful message of hope for Afghan women still living under Taliban restrictions. The team continues to seek official recognition while raising awareness of the challenges faced by women in Afghanistan.
