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Afghan Women Cricketers Prioritize Rights Over League After Fleeing to Australia

Afghan Women Cricketers Prioritize Rights Over League After Fleeing to Australia
World Sports · 20:33:25 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Afghan women's cricketers Firooza Amiri and Nahida Sapan, who fled to Australia, have stated that women's rights matter more than any league. The players emphasized the importance of fundamental freedoms over sporting opportunities.

The remarks were made on November 6, 2026, highlighting the ongoing struggle for gender equality in Afghan sport.

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