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Afghan women cricketers seek international role

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Nilab from Afghanistan's national women's cricket team, now in Australia Source: SBS News / SBS

Two women from Afghanistan's national cricket team are hoping their love of the sport will translate to their new home in Australia, and are now calling on for the Federal Government to help them play internationally.


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By Krishani Dhanji, Abdullah Alikhil, Anna Henderson

Presented by Krishani Dhanji

Source: SBS News



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Two women from Afghanistan's national cricket team are hoping their love of the sport will translate to their new home in Australia, and are now calling on for the Federal Government to help them play internationally.



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