Amidst the tensions between Pakistan and India following the deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir has expressed his desire to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) if given the opportunity next year.
Approximately a dozen Pakistani players participated in the inaugural IPL season in 2008.
However, following the Mumbai attacks later that year, Pakistani cricketers were subsequently barred from the lucrative league. No players from Pakistan have featured in the IPL since then.
While Amir cannot currently play in the IPL as a Pakistani citizen due to the existing restrictions, a potential pathway might open via British citizenship.
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His wife is a British citizen, and Amir reportedly expects to receive his British passport soon. This could make him eligible to register for the IPL auction as a local English player, potentially opening the door for him to participate in the world's most popular T20 league.
In an interview with local media in Pakistan, the left-arm pacer confirmed his hope of playing in the IPL if the chance arises.
With the IPL and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) schedules sometimes overlapping, Amir was asked which league he would choose if eligible for both. He stated his preference would be the IPL.