Due to diplomatic tensions, the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended. As a outcome, the 2 groups solely face one another in international or continental tournaments, limiting the alternatives for star gamers from each international locations to compete in opposition to one another. The solely possibilities they’ve to check themselves are throughout ICC occasions or the Asia Cup.
In the previous, gamers have managed to go away an enduring impression on followers by performing properly in India-Pakistan matches, even when they have been unable to determine long-term careers.
One such player is Mohammad Amir, whose profession was considerably impacted by his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal of 2010, adopted by subsequent accidents and a decline in kind. Surprisingly, in 2020, the 31-year-old made the choice to retire from worldwide cricket, citing psychological torture as the explanation.
Amir burst onto the worldwide stage with immense promise and was as soon as hailed because the next massive factor in Pakistan cricket. However, his profession took a drastic flip for the more severe.
After serving a spot-fixing ban, Amir made a triumphant comeback, showcasing moments of sheer brilliance. One such occasion was his devastating spell with the brand new ball in the course of the 2017 Champions Trophy remaining in opposition to India, which finally led to Pakistan clinching the title.
Although his encounters with the famend Indian batsman, Virat Kohli, have been rare, they have been undeniably memorable.
Interestingly, there’s a potential for Amir to show his distinctive abilities in India by way of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The proficient left-arm pacer has set his sights on acquiring a British passport by 2024, opening doorways for him to take part in the IPL.
However, it’s value noting that Amir has firmly rejected the chance of representing England.
“First, I will not play for England. I have played for Pakistan. Second (about IPL), there’s still a year to go,” he advised ARY information.
“What will be the scenario at that time….I always say that I go step by step. We don’t know what will happen tomorrow and I start thinking about playing IPL in 2024. I don’t know where I will be a year later. No one knows about the future. When I get my passport …whatever the best opportunity will be and what I will get, I will avail it,” he added.
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