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By entering the APL draft, English players have chosen to associate themselves with the Taliban

English cricketers face heavy moral scrutiny for entering the draft for the Afghanistan Premier League, a tournament overseen by an organization tied to the Taliban regime. Fourteen English players initially registered, though three withdrew following substantial criticism, while the England and Wales Cricket Board stated it would grant clearance documents without compelling participation.

Rob Key emphasized on a podcast that the choice ultimately rests on individual conscience rather than legal restrictions, even as various athletes net massive earnings across international franchise circuits.

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