First national women's team for Afghanistan

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KABUL, Nov 11 (AFP): Afghanistan is to get its first national women's cricket team, the sport's governing body in the country said Thursday, announcing plans for it to compete in an international tournament next year.
"This development is so exciting for our young women cricketers and their families and supporters," said Diana, women's cricket development officer at the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), in a statement.
"We love our country and hope to support it through our sport. Seeing a women's cricket team in the Asian Cup will do so much to raise the hopes of many women here," added Diana, who like many Afghans uses only one name.