MCC takes a big step, announced to raise funds for women cricketers from Afghanistan

Last updated:January 31, 2025, 17:14 IST

The MCC has decided to raise funds for Afghanistan’s Refugee women cricketers. England and Wales Cricket Board have also extended their hands for help.

Announcement of raising funds for women cricketers from Afghanistan.

New Delhi. Hundreds of athletes fled from Afghanistan after the Taliban came to power and women in the country. Most of the 25 Afghan women contracted by the country’s Cricket Board in 2020 settled in Australia and played their first match on Thursday. The MCC has decided to raise funds for Afghanistan’s Refugee women cricketers.

The MCC aims to raise one million pounds of $ 1.24 million (over 100 million) initially. MCC Secretary Rob Lynch said in a statement, “It has the power to inspire, unite and empower in cricket and through this initiative our goal is to bring hope and opportunities to those who need it most most.”

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The Taliban says that they respect the rights of women according to Islamic law and their interpretation of local customs and are internal affairs that should be addressed at the local level. In a statement, the MCC, responsible for the rules of cricket, said that the initial focus of the refugee fund will have to raise money to provide safe training facilities, educational opportunity and passage of development.

England and Wales Cricket Board have also extended their hands for help. ECB Deputy Chief Executive Claire Connor said, “The cricket community should take action to support the brave Afghan women and give hope that cricket can be a game for any woman or girl.”