Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has made it clear that he will choose the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The left-arm pacer’s wife, Narjis, is a UK citizen, and Amir is hoping to obtain a UK passport, which would open the doors for him to play in the IPL.
“Honestly, if I get the opportunity, I’ll definitely play in the IPL,” the 33-year-old told Geo News.
“I’m saying this openly. But if I don’t get a chance, then I will play in the PSL. By next year, I will have the opportunity to play in the IPL, and if given the chance, then why not? I will play in the IPL,” he said.
Amir also explained why the IPL and PSL are unlikely to clash next year.
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“I don’t think the IPL and PSL will clash next year because this year was primarily focused on the ICC Champions Trophy.
“If I get picked in the PSL first, then I can’t withdraw, as I will be bound by the tournament. If I get picked in the IPL first, then I can’t pull out from that league as well.
“Now, it depends on which league I get picked in first. If the IPL auction happens first and I get picked, then I can’t withdraw and will not play in the PSL.
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“And if the PSL draft takes place first, and I get picked, then I can’t pull out from that tournament.”
Earlier, during the Champions Trophy, the left-arm quick expressed his desire to play in the IPL.
“Next year tak meri opportunity ban rahi agar hua to kyu nahi (By next year, I will have the opportunity to play in the IPL, and if given the chance, then why not)? I will play in the IPL,” Mohammad Amir had said on the show “Haarna Mana Hai.”
Amir, who is now retired from international cricket, said without naming anyone: “Pakistani cricketers were banned in the IPL, but our former cricketers were doing commentary and were also coaches of franchises.”
Amir was referring to former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram, who was a coach for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, and Ramiz Raja, who was a commentator.
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