Taliban bans sport for women, 'exposes their bodies'

(ANSA) - ROME, SEPTEMBER 08 - The Taliban have decided that the Afghan women will no longer be able to play cricket or to any other sports that "expose their bodies" or show them to the media. The deputy head of the Taliban culture commission, Ahmadullah Wasiq, said in an interview with the Australian broadcaster Sbs news.

    "I don't think women will be allowed to play acricket because it is not necessary for women to play acricket," said Wasiq, explaining that in the game "they may have to face situations where their face or body is not covered. Islam he does not allow women to be seen in this way ". Also, "this is the age of the media, and there will be photos and videos, and people will watch them. Islam andIslamic Emirate does not allow women to play cricket any other type of sport that exposes them ".

    The Taliban's move jeopardizes the expected cricket match scheduled in Australia in November between the two nationals, because in order to play the International Cricket Council requires all 12 members to also have a women's national team. (HANDLE).