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"[I realised] if I stay in Afghanistan, the Taliban will kill me. 100 per cent they will do it."
Women in cricket gear train at Manuka oval

Women in cricket gear train at Manuka oval

Women in cricket gear train at Manuka oval

"I came with one dress, no more, because we thought maybe if the Taliban saw lots of bags with us, that we are going to leave Afghanistan."

Women in cricket gear train at Manuka oval

"To be able to settle them into Canberra and into Melbourne using cricket as a vehicle, it's been really special."
Women in cricket gear train at Manuka oval

"[Funding] can support us to improve our cricket skill, to show like Afghan girls, they are in Australia, they have their rights."
Women in cricket gear train at Manuka oval

Afghan team match

"[We want to] really shine a light and hopefully that leadership position encourages others to come along on the journey."
Women in cricket gear train at Manuka oval

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