Pakistan Pacer Mohammad Amir Faces Visa Issues Ahead Of Ireland T20Is - Reports

The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 finalists Pakistan are all set to take on Ireland in an upcoming three-match T20I series, which will kick off on May 10. The series will be played to better prepare the side for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in the USA and the West Indies on June 2. Ahead of the three-game series, veteran pacer Mohammad Amir may not be allowed to leave with the squad for Ireland due to Visa issues. According to reports, the rest of the team had no problems getting their authorizations, but a delay in Amir’s arrival is now anticipated. This is mainly owing to the concerns raises for his previous spot-fixing scandal.

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir faces Visa issues ahead of Ireland T20Is

Speaking of Pakistan’s upcoming assignments, the Men in Green will take on Ireland in a three-game T20I series starting on May 10, 12, and 14 at Castle Avenue in Dublin. After the conclusion of the Ireland series, Babar Azam & Co will shift their focus onto England. Pakistan will take on defending champions England in a four-game T20I series on May 22, 25, 28, and 30. The first T20I will be played at Headingley, Leeds, with Edgbaston, Sophia Gardens, and the Kennington Oval hosting the second, third, and fourth encounters. Ahead of the three-game T20I series, veteran pacer Mohammad Amir may not be allowed to leave with the squad for Ireland due to Visa issues. According to reports, the rest of the team had no problems getting their authorizations, but a delay in Amir’s arrival is now anticipated. This is mainly owing to the concerns raises for his previous spot-fixing scandal.

"Because of the spot-fixing case of 2010 and his subsequent jail term and ban his visa is still being processed, we are hopeful he will get his visa in a day or two, and he can join them later,” a source said.

Star batter Babar Azam will lead the side after being reinstated as white-ball captain ahead of the five-match T20I series at home against New Zealand, which ended in a draw 2-2 after the first game was washed out. Fast bowling sensation Haris Rauf is set for a return after recovering from a shoulder injury suffered during the PSL. Hasan Ali also makes a comeback in the squad that will travel to Ireland and England for the T20I series. The Men in Green have retained much of the team that played against the Black Caps. Salman Ali Agha, who was in the reserves in the recent home series, makes the cut for the 18-member travelling contingent. Pakistan hopes this series will help them prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Babar Azam-led Pakistan kicks off the marquee tournament by taking on the USA on June 6.

Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (C), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan