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“We absolutely want to see cricket grow”, Nick Hockley on Afghanistan cricket   Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media ( eLanka ) Considering Afghanistan’s remarkable win against Australia, Cricket Australia’s CEO Nick Hockley congratulated the Afghan team for their exceptional performance. He acknowledged the challenges faced by Afghan cricketers, particularly in the context of human rights issues affecting women’s cricket in the country. “We absolutely want to see cricket grow and thrive all around the world for women and men,” Hockley said. Hockley also expressed hope for future progress that would allow for the resumption of bilateral cricket between Australia and Afghanistan. Despite current restrictions, Cricket Australia maintains close communication with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and remains committed to supporting the growth of the sport in Afghanistan. During the press conference, Nick Hockley addressed questions regarding the support for Afghan women’s cricket. He noted that several Afghan women cricketers ...