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England's Ollie Pope pulls out of Afghanistan T20 league draft

Original: England batter Ollie Pope withdraws from Afghanistan T20 league draft amid concerns over Taliban’s treatment of women

England Test batter Ollie Pope has withdrawn from the draft of a T20 cricket league in Afghanistan, citing concerns over the Taliban's treatment of women. His decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the country's cricketing ties with the international community, following restrictions imposed on Afghan women and girls since the Taliban returned to power, including bans on education and sport.

Why now: Pope's withdrawal highlights the growing moral dilemma facing cricketers over participating in Afghanistan's domestic league under Taliban rule.

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• England batter Ollie Pope withdraws from Afghanistan T20 league draft amid concerns over Taliban’s treatment of women · Yahoo Sports

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