NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Afghanistan's cricket authorities on Friday pleaded with other national teams not to shun it over the country's new Taliban rulers' suggestion that they might ban women from the sport.
A Taliban representative said on Wednesday he did not think women would be allowed to play cricket because it was "not necessary" and it would be against Islam if women players faced a situation where their face and body might be "uncovered," according to Australian broadcaster SBS.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
