Mohammad Amir, the previous Pakistan quick bowler, has expressed his want to play within the Indian Premier League (IPL) as soon as he turns into eligible in 2026. Amir talked about that getting a UK passport would open the doorways and alternatives for him to play within the cash-rich league.
Retired from worldwide cricket, Amir addressed the doable repercussions he would possibly face in Pakistan for collaborating within the IPL.
“By subsequent yr, I’ll have the chance to play within the IPL. If given the possibility, why not? I’ll play within the IPL,” stated Amir on the present Haarna Mana Hai.
“Pakistani cricketers weren’t allowed to play within the IPL, but a few of our former gamers have been doing commentary and training franchises,” he added.
Amir got here to notice Wasim Akram, who was as soon as the coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Ramiz Raja, who labored as a commentator within the league.
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The left-arm pacer additionally shared about his adoration for Indian batting nice Virat Kohli, remembering a particular second from 2016 when Kohli gifted him a bat in Kolkata earlier than the T20 World Cup match.
“Virat is a good participant who admires expertise. He gave me his bat, and I used to be overwhelmed by his gesture. I’ve all the time admired his batting, and he respects my bowling. I performed some good knocks with that bat,” Amir shared.
Amir additionally revealed his curiosity to symbolize Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) within the IPL. Ahmed Shehzad, his fellow visitor, backed this assertion suggesting Amir may very well be the lacking piece for RCB’s puzzling title hunt.
“RCB wants a bowler like Amir to repair their bowling woes. Their batting has all the time been robust, however bowling has been a problem. If Amir joins them, they are going to win the title,” stated Shehzad.
In the meantime, RCB start their IPL 2025 marketing campaign in opposition to KKR on the opening day of the season at Eden Gardens on March 22.
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