King Charles meets the Afghan women's cricket team currently in exile
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King Charles meets the Afghan women's cricket team currently in exile

1 hours ago · Originally published 24 Jun 2026 7/10 Original headline: King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist
King Charles hosted the Afghan women's cricket team at Clarence House, offering support to the players who have fled the Taliban's ban on women's sport. By meeting the team, who are now based largely in Australia, the King has highlighted the plight of athletes who are currently unable to represent their country on the international stage.
Source: BBC News UK National
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