Pope withdraws from Afghan league draft amid concerns over treatment of women
England batter Ollie Pope has withdrawn from the Afghanistan Premier League draft amid concerns over the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls.
England cricket director Rob Key said participation was a personal moral decision, despite the ECB’s refusal to arrange bilateral series with Afghanistan.
Former England batter Dawid Malan remains in the draft, highlighting the conflict between ethical concerns and players’ livelihoods.
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