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Mark Butcher calls out 'breathtaking' ECB double standard as board considers NOC stance on Afghanistan T20 league

Mark Butcher has criticized the England and Wales Cricket Board for inconsistent policies regarding Afghanistan. While the board refuses to engage in bilateral matches due to the Taliban's human rights record, it is currently evaluating whether to approve player participation in the Afghanistan Premier League.

Richard Thompson noted that the board has not yet made a final decision on these travel permits but acknowledged the difficulty of restricting professional employment. Butcher argued that governing bodies must provide clear guidance rather than placing the moral burden on individual athletes.

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