After imposing archaic laws on women in Afghanistan, the Taliban is now looking forward to banning cricket, as per the latest reports.&nbsp;

In the world of cricket, Afghanistan has been one of the fastest-growing teams. In the T20 World Cup matches in June, the team made it to the semi-finals of an ICC event for the first time. The Afghan fans celebrated the win with fanfare on the streets of Kabul. The underdog story of Afghanistan-from being a crisis-hit country to winning matches against teams like Pakistan and Australia- has been a delightful journey to watch.

But if the latest reports are found to be true, this is bad news for all cricket fans around the world.

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According to reports, the Supreme Leader of Afghanistan - Hibatullah Akhundzada has announced a gradual ban on cricket. However, there is no official confirmation regarding this it is well-known that the Taliban spearheads Afghanistan.&nbsp;

The Taliban have already barred women from playing any sport in the country, it could be time for the male players to follow the same fate, bearing the brunt of the extremist regime.

Online sources on X claim that Akhunzada is not happy with the sport as he believes it has harmful effects, according to one X post by Visegrad 24. It is also being circulated on social media that playing cricket is against the Sharia Law, and there is a tussle between two factions in Afghanistan- one led by Akhunzada, and the other by Sirajuddin Haqqani, the brother of Anas Haqqani, who invested heavily in Afghanistan cricket.

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Afghanistani cricketers are also famous among Indian cricket lovers, especially players like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Naveen-ul-Haq. These players are not only playing well for the national team but also their franchise teams.&nbsp;

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The Afghanistan team is currently in Greater Noida, India, where they were supposed to play a first-ever Test match against New Zealand. However, on Friday, September 13. The match&nbsp;got abandoned without a ball being bowled on any of the five days.

From sports to music, film and TV, the arts, and even hobbies, Afghanistan has been dragged back to something similar to the Stone Age. Cricket has been the one pursuit that has, so far, survived the regime. However, there is still a glimmer of hope for the moment that comes from the fact that none of the reports circulating online have been confirmed yet.

(With inputs from agencies)

After imposing archaic laws on women in Afghanistan, the Taliban is now looking forward to banning cricket, as per the latest reports. In the world of cricket, Afghanistan has been one of the fastest-growing teams.

After imposing archaic laws on women in Afghanistan, the Taliban is now looking forward to banning cricket, as per the latest reports. In the world of cricket, Afghanistan has been one of the fastest-growing teams. In the T20 World Cup matches in June, the team made it to the semi-finals of an ICC event for the first time. The Afghan fans celebrated the win with fanfare on the streets of Kabul. The underdog story of Afghanistan-from being a crisis-hit country to winning matches against teams like Pakistan and Australia- has been a delightful journey to watch. But if the latest reports are found to be true, this is bad news for all cricket fans around the world. Also Read | T20 World Cup 2024: As Afghan cricket soars, Taliban thank India for capacity building According to reports, the Supreme Leader of Afghanistan - Hibatullah Akhundzada has announced a gradual ban on cricket. However, there is no official confirmation regarding this it is well-known that the Taliban spearheads Afghanistan. The Taliban have already barred women from playing any sport in the country, it could be time for the male players to follow the same fate, bearing the brunt of the extremist regime. Online sources on X claim that Akhunzada is not happy with the sport as he believes it has harmful effects, according to one X post by Visegrad 24. It is also being circulated on social media that playing cricket is against the Sharia Law, and there is a tussle between two factions in Afghanistan- one led by Akhunzada, and the other by Sirajuddin Haqqani, the brother of Anas Haqqani, who invested heavily in Afghanistan cricket. Taliban chief Hibatullah announced a gradual ban on cricket, dispelling the claims that the Taliban has become more moderate than in the past. Many of the group’s apologists remain under the misguided belief that the Taliban is adopting a more moderate approach, but the ban on… — BILAL SARWARY (@bsarwary) September 11, 2024 × The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Hibatullah Akhundzada has announced that he will introduce a gradual ban on cricket in the country. The Taliban cleric believes cricket has harmful influence on the country and is against Sharia law. pic.twitter.com/KyCMwAD259 — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) September 11, 2024 × Afghanistani cricketers are also famous among Indian cricket lovers, especially players like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Naveen-ul-Haq. These players are not only playing well for the national team but also their franchise teams. Also Read | Bangladesh tour of India 2024: Full schedule, streaming, squads and everything you need to know The Afghanistan team is currently in Greater Noida, India, where they were supposed to play a first-ever Test match against New Zealand. However, on Friday, September 13. The match got abandoned without a ball being bowled on any of the five days. From sports to music, film and TV, the arts, and even hobbies, Afghanistan has been dragged back to something similar to the Stone Age. Cricket has been the one pursuit that has, so far, survived the regime. However, there is still a glimmer of hope for the moment that comes from the fact that none of the reports circulating online have been confirmed yet. (With inputs from agencies)

Taliban could now ban all forms of cricket in Afghanistan: Reports

Afghanistan's&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;authorities have announced the codification of laws detailing rules of behaviour and lifestyle based on their strict interpretation of Islamic law.

The 35-article law published in the official gazette on July 31 establishes prohibitions already generally known in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan -- the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;government's formal name for the country -- but its enactment could allow for increased control of the population.

The justice ministry announced on its website on Wednesday that the law had been approved by the&nbsp;Taliban's supreme leader, the reclusive Hibatullah Akhundzada, who rules by decree from the southern city of Kandahar.

The white-coat wearing personnel of the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice in charge of enforcing the law have been fixtures of Afghan streets since the&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;authorities swept to power in 2021.

Their mandate on issues that range from social interactions, private lives and style of dress has now been laid out in the law.

The&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;government recently said the morality police will play an increasing role in enforcing religious law in Afghanistan, according to a UN report published in July that accused them of creating a "climate of fear".

The law stipulates in particular that "Muslim women are obliged to cover their faces and bodies" around men who are not "mahrams" -- typically a husband, brother, father, son, grandfather or uncle under Islam -- and non-Muslim women.&nbsp;

"If a mature woman must leave her house out of a necessity, she is obliged to cover her face, body and ensure her voice is not heard."

Men are also instructed not to wear shorts above the knee or to closely trim their beards.&nbsp;

Prohibitions are issued for vehicle drivers: no music, no drugs, no transporting unveiled women or women in the presence of men who are without a mahram.&nbsp;

Other rules include bans on homosexuality, missing prayers, adultery, gambling, making animals fight or disobeying one's parents, as well as creating or viewing images of living beings on a computer or phone.

For media outlets, the law stipulates they must not publish "content hostile to Sharia law and religion", that "humiliates Muslims" or "that shows living beings".

The law sets out graduated punishments for non-compliance: verbal warning, threats, fines, arrest ranging from one hour to three days, or others punishments requested by the morality police.

Repeat offences will lead to referral to the courts.

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have announced the codification of laws detailing rules of behaviour and lifestyle based on their strict interpretation of Islamic law.

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have announced the codification of laws detailing rules of behaviour and lifestyle based on their strict interpretation of Islamic law. The 35-article law published in the official gazette on July 31 establishes prohibitions already generally known in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan -- the Taliban government's formal name for the country -- but its enactment could allow for increased control of the population. The justice ministry announced on its website on Wednesday that the law had been approved by the Taliban's supreme leader, the reclusive Hibatullah Akhundzada, who rules by decree from the southern city of Kandahar. The white-coat wearing personnel of the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice in charge of enforcing the law have been fixtures of Afghan streets since the Taliban authorities swept to power in 2021. Their mandate on issues that range from social interactions, private lives and style of dress has now been laid out in the law. The Taliban government recently said the morality police will play an increasing role in enforcing religious law in Afghanistan, according to a UN report published in July that accused them of creating a "climate of fear". The law stipulates in particular that "Muslim women are obliged to cover their faces and bodies" around men who are not "mahrams" -- typically a husband, brother, father, son, grandfather or uncle under Islam -- and non-Muslim women. "If a mature woman must leave her house out of a necessity, she is obliged to cover her face, body and ensure her voice is not heard." Men are also instructed not to wear shorts above the knee or to closely trim their beards. Prohibitions are issued for vehicle drivers: no music, no drugs, no transporting unveiled women or women in the presence of men who are without a mahram. Other rules include bans on homosexuality, missing prayers, adultery, gambling, making animals fight or disobeying one's parents, as well as creating or viewing images of living beings on a computer or phone. For media outlets, the law stipulates they must not publish "content hostile to Sharia law and religion", that "humiliates Muslims" or "that shows living beings". The law sets out graduated punishments for non-compliance: verbal warning, threats, fines, arrest ranging from one hour to three days, or others punishments requested by the morality police. Repeat offences will lead to referral to the courts.

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Taliban could now ban all forms of cricket in Afghanistan: Reports

Afghanistan's Taliban govt enacts 'vice and virtue' law