Ollie Pope withdraws from Afghanistan Premier League T20 draft
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English batter Ollie Pope has withdrawn from the draft for the Afghanistan Premier League T20. He is joined in pulling out of the tournament by fellow English players Will Smeed and David Willey.
According to reports, Pope decided to withdraw from the competition following public criticism. The tournament itself has been characterized in media coverage as controversial.
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ESPN Cricinfo (GB)Highlights multiple English players withdrawing alongside Pope due to criticism
BBC Sport (GB)Emphasizes the controversial nature of the tournament in relation to Pope's withdrawal
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