Will this Pakistani star play IPL? British citizenship will allow entry into India

Mohammad Amir: The doors of IPL have been closed for Pakistani players for the last 19 years. Till now no Pakistani cricketer has got a chance to play in this tournament which started in the year 2008. But now the discussion regarding former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamir has intensified. The reason is his British citizenship, which has rekindled the hopes of his entry in IPL.

Will Mohammad Aamir play IPL?

Actually, former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamir has got British citizenship. In such a situation, he has now become eligible to participate in the IPL auction as an England player. Some time ago, Aamir himself had revealed that he is in the process of getting an England passport through his wife Narjis Khan, who is a British citizen. Apart from this, he had expressed his desire to play in IPL. Let us tell you, the entry of players in IPL is decided on the basis of their passport and status related to the cricket board.

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confirmation of citizenship

Former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Aamir has informed about getting British citizenship through a post on social media. He himself clarified that he and his wife were in the process of getting a UK passport, which has now been completed. Earlier, Aamir himself had said in a Pakistani chat show that if he gets a British passport, he will be eligible to play in the IPL. Apart from this, this 34 year old player had said that if I get a chance to play in IPL, I would like to play.

mohammed aamir cricket career

34 year old Mohammad Aamir has retired from international cricket. He has played 36 Test, 61 ODI and 62 T20 International matches for Pakistan. He has taken 119 wickets in Test, 81 in ODI and 71 in T20I. Apart from this, he has 425 wickets in his name in 364 T20 matches.