Amir May Face Pakistan Team Exclusion Due To Criminal Record

The Pakistani cricket team, known as the ‘Shaheens’, faces a significant setback before their tour of Ireland and England for a pre-T20 World Cup series, as their key bowler Mohammad Amir will not be accompanying them due to an unexpected delay in obtaining his visa.

Amir’s departure for the tour of Ireland and England has been postponed due to visa acquisition issues. Despite the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) optimism about securing his visa soon, Amir’s absence has disrupted the team’s planned departure for Ireland on Tuesday at 1:30 AM.

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This visa delay is not unfamiliar to Amir, who faced similar challenges during Pakistan’s previous tour of Ireland and England in 2018. There are speculations that the delay may be linked to concerns arising from his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal, which led to his brief imprisonment in the UK.

Led by captain Babar Azam, the Pakistan cricket team is set to compete against Ireland in a thrilling three-match T20I series. The series commences at the historic Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin on May 10, followed by matches on May 12 and May 14.

The outcome of this series holds significance for Pakistan, serving as a crucial test ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and the United States.