Last week’s column ended with reference to my interviews with members of the Afghan women’s cricket team, which had been touring England. Since then, there have been developments in plans for their future. After the International Cricket Council’s Annual Conference in Edinburgh between July 8 and 11, a road map was revealed which could see the team competing in international qualification pathways by 2030. A special taskforce has been reconstituted to oversee what promises to be a tricky and complex road ahead.

Last month, the Afghan refugee cricketers met King Charles at Clarence House, the royal residence in London. That was a big show of support. | Cricket

Last week’s column ended with reference to my interviews with members of the Afghan women’s cricket team, which had been touring England. Since then, there have been developments…