Yvette Cooper plays friendly cricket match with exiled Afghan women’s team

The Afghan women's cricket team was forced to flee their homeland after the Taliban takeover in 2021, which led to a ban on women's sports. The team's exile has drawn international attention and condemnation, with many critics arguing that the Taliban's restrictions on women's rights and freedoms are a major concern. The opportunity for the team to play a friendly match with a high-profile figure like Yvette Cooper highlights their ongoing efforts to continue playing the sport they love despite the challenges they face.

Yvette Cooper plays friendly cricket match with exiled Afghan women’s team

Ms Cooper said it was an ‘outrage’ the Afghan women’s refugee team could not play cricket in their homeland because of the Taliban.