The Paddock and The Pavilion - The Horse Racing and Cricket Podcast

In this episode of The Paddock and The Pavilion, Stephen Wallis welcomes back Shazia Rahman Zazai— a trailblazer for Afghan women’s cricket.

Shazia reflects on the historic match between the Afghan Women’s XI and Cricket Without Borders, held in Melbourne earlier this year, and shares her reaction to the ICC’s decision to provide financial support to Afghan women players.

She also talks about her own cricketing journey, including another strong season in Canberra and her debut season playing in Sydney.

An inspiring story of resilience, progress, and passion for the game — don’t miss this powerful conversation.

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