How cricket is helping refugees build a new life in France

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In recent years, France's northern Pas-de-Calais region has seen a steady stream of illegal immigrants trying to cross the Channel to reach the UK. But most of them have not succeeded. Some have decided to stay in France and seek asylum. It's the case for many Afghans and Pakistanis who now form the Saint-Omer cricket club. The sport is new to France but it's proving a valuable tool to boost dialogue and integration. Our colleagues from France 2 report, with FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell.
A programme prepared by Patrick Lovett.

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[proudindian]

Indian people love cricket and we want europeian countrys playing Icc world cup

[nishithmohan]

The first cricket match was played between England And France😐

[Akkermit]

I want all countries to know that Cricket has potential to be a religion everyone wants to follow

[melovedjdj]

Afghanistan people good cricket 🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫

[nurulalrakib]

Just like Netherlands.
France, Germany & Turkey could be a cricket playing Nation.

[mahmudulshibly]

good, go ahead in peace and in cricket

[Masterakoya]

1900 Olympic gold medalist France .. best of luck for Cricket 🏏

[Snowleopardafg]

Love France and respect from Afghanistan ❤️

[yugalkarol]

Taking benefits of tax payers
No jobs but still taking benefits and enjoying lives

[Said_ali]

First out the Indians and took France people in the team

[NikhileshSurve]

It's good as long as French Cricket isn't represented by mostly or only immigrants.

[anynomosbetreal]

Refuge in France sleeping out in street