Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir celebrates taking a wicket throughout ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024 fixture in opposition to India on June 09, 2024. — AFP
Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has reportedly obtained British citizenship, apparently paving the best way for his choice within the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The event got here to gentle after Amir reshared an Instagram submit, referencing approval of his British citizenship, with the quick bowler beforehand hinting at a potential IPL look as soon as eligible.
Final 12 months, the 34-year-old spoke publicly in regards to the prospects of that includes within the IPL as a British citizen. Amir acquired UK citizenship following his marriage to British nationwide Narjis Khan.
A winner of the 2009 T20 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy, Amir has beforehand acknowledged that he wouldn’t characterize England regardless of his eligibility, reiterating his dedication to Pakistan, whereas leaving the door open to franchise cricket alternatives.
“By next year, I will have the opportunity to play in the IPL, and if given the chance, then why not? I will play in the IPL,” Amir had mentioned.
Amir additionally expressed a choice for becoming a member of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) if chosen, whereas former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad remarked throughout the identical dialogue that the franchise may benefit from Amir’s expertise, notably in strengthening their bowling assault.
It’s pertinent to say that Pakistani gamers haven’t participated within the IPL since 2008 resulting from strained political relations between Pakistan and India.
Former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood stays the one Pakistan-born cricketer to have featured within the IPL whereas holding British citizenship.
