{"id":193146,"date":"2026-07-13T18:23:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T23:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=193146"},"modified":"2026-07-13T18:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T23:53:22","slug":"icc-endorses-afghan-refugee-womens-development-programme-re-constitutes-taskforce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=193146","title":{"rendered":"ICC endorses Afghan refugee women\u2019s development programme, re-constitutes taskforce"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has endorsed the continuation of its Development Pathway Programme for Afghan refugee women cricketers and set a target of enabling the team to compete in the governing body\u2019s qualification pathway by 2030.<\/p>\n

The decision was taken at the ICC Board\u2019s Annual Conference in Edinburgh, where it also reconstituted its Special Task Force to prepare a roadmap for the Afghan refugee women\u2019s team to participate in ICC qualification events over the next five years.<\/p>\n

The ICC also appointed its Independent Director Ros Rivaz and ICC Chief Executives\u2019 Committee member Sarah Keane to the Task Force, which already includes representatives from the BCCI, Cricket Australia and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Task Force has been entrusted with developing a clear and sustainable roadmap that supports the continued development of Afghan refugee women cricketers through structured coaching, meaningful competitive opportunities and appropriate high-performance pathways,\u201d Rivaz said in a release issued by ICC.<\/p>\n

The programme will continue to provide players with access to cricket and strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapy support and increased playing opportunities in a phased manner.<\/p>\n

Players based in Australia, England and Canada will remain integrated into local cricket structures, while the squad will also continue to assemble for overseas training camps and tours, similar to those conducted in India and England over the past year.<\/p>\n

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The ICC said collective playing opportunities would gradually be expanded against carefully selected opposition to aid the team\u2019s development towards qualification events by 2030.<\/p>\n

Afghan refugee cricketer Nahida Sapan welcomed the ICC\u2019s long-term commitment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis programme has already made a real difference to us, not only by helping us continue playing cricket, but by enabling us to come together and play as a team. It is very reassuring to hear that the ICC and the Task Force are making a long-term commitment to supporting our development,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Another player, Firooza Afghan, said the team\u2019s tours of India and England over the last year had been among the most memorable experiences of their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the past year, the opportunities to come together as a group and tour India and England have provided us some of the most memorable experiences in our lives. The support to train in our home locations with quality coaches plays a big role in our progress.<\/p>\n

\u201cA long term view of participation in ICC qualification pathways gives us a clear goal to work towards, and we are determined to make the most of every opportunity along that journey.\u201d Former Australia international Mel Jones, a co-founder of the \u2018It\u2019s Game On\u2019 initiative supporting the programme, described the roadmap as an important step in providing meaningful opportunities for the displaced players.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe continued support for these remarkable women, alongside a clear roadmap towards ICC qualification pathways by 2030, represents an important commitment to their future. It sends a powerful message that talent and determination deserve opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese players are role models, inspiring women and girls around the world, and it\u2019s exciting to see a long-term pathway that balances development with meaningful competition while recognising their unique journey. The progress they\u2019ve made over the past year has been extraordinary, and I can\u2019t wait to see what this team achieves by 2030,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

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