Mohammad Amir has been named in the Pakistan cricket team selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The preparations for the World Cup were very thorough, ending with a five-match bilateral series against New Zealand, followed by a three-match series against Ireland, and a four-match tournament against England.
The highlight of Pakistan’s preparation tournament was the return of Mohammad Amir. Amir, Pakistan’s ace left-hander in the 2010s, announced his glittering return to international cricket in 2020 after announcing his retirement from all formats.
After making a comeback for Pakistan in the recent T20I series against New Zealand, Amir’s World Cup preparations appear to have come to a halt as he is likely to miss the upcoming three-match T20I series between the two countries against Ireland. .
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Why will Mohammad Amir miss the T20I series against Ireland?
The Pakistan cricket team is scheduled to arrive in Dublin on Wednesday ahead of a three-match T20I series against the European powerhouses.
However, Mohammad Amir, who had just returned to international cricket for the series against New Zealand, was unable to travel to Ireland with the team.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials said Mohammad Amir, a permanent resident of the UK, missed his visa to Ireland in time to board the flight, along with other members of the team. The only member of the team left out, Amir’s participation in the bilateral series is highly doubtful.
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What’s next for Mohammad Amir?
Amir hopes the visa issue will be resolved in time so he can travel to Ireland to play at least one game.
On the other hand, there is no news that Muhammad Amir had any trouble during his trip to England. After the tour to Ireland, Pakistan will cross the border to England for a four-match T20I series.
The PCB has confirmed that the Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20I World Cup will be announced only after the first T20I match against England on May 22, 2024.
