The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to support Afghan women cricketers who were displaced following the Taliban's return to power.

The program aims to provide financial aid, training, and career development opportunities to help them continue their cricketing journeys in exile.

Key Points:

• ICC has created a new initiative specifically for Afghan women cricketers who were exiled after 2021.
• A dedicated fund will offer financial support to help these athletes sustain their lives and careers.
• The initiative includes access to coaching, mentoring, and world-class training facilities.
• Major cricket boards like BCCI (India), ECB (England), and CA (Australia) are supporting the initiative through resources and expertise.
• The first group to benefit includes 25 women who were contracted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in 2020. Many are now based in Australia, the UK, and Canada.
• The organization ‘Pitch Our Future’ is working with the ICC to provide life skills, education, and cricket development programs.