Former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Aamir Has obtained British citizenship and passport, which will enable him to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the future. The 34-year-old man was eligible for citizenship through his wife Narjis Khan, who is a British citizen.
Pakistani cricketers have been banned from competing in the IPL after the inaugural season. However, with a British passport, Amir can now be registered as a British overseas player in franchise competitions around the world, including the IPL. The left-arm fast bowler also expressed his desire to play in one of the best franchise leagues in the world.
“By next year, I will get a chance to play in the IPL and if I get a chance then why not? I will play in the IPL,” Mohammad Aamir was quoted as saying by India Today.
Despite holding British citizenship, it will be interesting to see if he is picked by any of the 10 IPL franchises in the auction, knowing that he is a former Pakistan international.
It is noteworthy that a case of a Pakistani cricketer competing in IPL After obtaining British citizenship. Former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood, who last played for the Men in Green in 2007, received UK citizenship and was picked up by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) ahead of the 2012 season. He played two seasons for Punjab, playing 22 matches and contributing 382 runs and 29 wickets. This right-handed player also played one game for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2015.
Pakistani players were banned from playing in the IPL after the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. However, he became part of the inaugural season in which champions Rajasthan Royals had three players from the country, including Purple Cap winners Sohail Tanvir, Younis Khan and Kamran Akmal. Other Pakistan internationals who played in the first season included Shoaib Akhtar (KKR), Shahid Afridi (Deccan Chargers) and Misbah-ul-Haq (Royal Challengers Bengaluru).
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