The Taliban Cricket Club

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The Taliban Cricket Club

By: Timeri N. Murari

Narrated by: Sneha Mathan

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A soaring novel of resilience, hope, strength and tenderness, The Taliban Cricket Club reveals how love can overcome, and outwit, even the power of tyrants.

Rukhsana, a spirited young journalist in Kabul, is summoned to the infamous Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice to face its terrifying minister, Zorak Wahidi. A cricket tournament is announced, with the winning team to travel to Pakistan for training and then represent Afghanistan at an international level.

In reality, the idea is ludicrous. The Taliban will never embrace a game rooted in civility, fairness and equality. And no one in Afghanistan even knows how to play cricket, except Rukhsana. But the tournament offers hope - a means of escape for her brother and young cousins. And for Rukhsana, escape is essential - Wahidi wants to marry her, a frightening proposition which will enslave her in his home.

With the help of her cousins, Rukhsana devises an audacious plan that could ensure their freedom. All they have to do is learn to play cricket and win.

Timeri N. MurariSneha MathanBolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Critic reviews

"A moving, splendidly realised story of courage and grit in modern-day Kabul. I was won over by Murari's uplifting and vastly entertaining tale, which reaffirms the power of friendship, fellowship, and love in the face of all forms of tyranny." (Vikas Swarup, author of Slumdog Millionaire)

"....[A] thrilling climax and atypical story line (one that has roots in real life - the Taliban really did try to put together a cricket team in 2000) make this well worth a read. Fans of Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns will be especially pleased ." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Would you listen to The Taliban Cricket Club again? Why?

Yes because I enjoyed it so much the first time and even though I know what happens there may have been bits I missed or didn't appreciate the first time.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Taliban Cricket Club?

There were several parts where I wanted to stop listening as I was frightened about what might happen. There were also some nice unexpected moments, and parts where you wonder how women live like that.