NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket authorities breathed a collective sigh of reduction on Thursday because the Irish consulate granted a visa to Mohammad Amir, paving the way in which for his potential inclusion within the staff forward of the second T20I in Dublin on Could 12.
The opening match of the three T20Is is scheduled for Friday on the Clontaff floor.
A supply inside the PCB confirmed that they’ve been knowledgeable about Amir’s visa approval and are at present arranging his journey from Lahore to hitch the squad.
Whereas the remainder of the staff departed for Dublin on Tuesday (Could 7), Amir remained in Lahore awaiting his visa clearance.
After a interval of deadlock, the breakthrough got here following discussions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Eire relating to the delay in visa issuance for Amir.
Though the Irish consulate didn’t present a particular motive for the delay, the supply indicated that it was as a result of technical points, which have since been resolved.
“Clearly, the PCB was sad with the visa delay because it impacts the staff administration plans for the (T20) World Cup and likewise has a bearing on the affected participant who has returned from retirement to worldwide cricket after 4 years,” the supply mentioned.
After the sequence in opposition to Eire, Pakistan will transfer to England for 4 T20Is ranging from Could 22 at Leeds.
Curiously, Amir was readily issued a visa to play in Eire’s inaugural Check match in opposition to Pakistan again in 2018.
(With PTI inputs)
The opening match of the three T20Is is scheduled for Friday on the Clontaff floor.
A supply inside the PCB confirmed that they’ve been knowledgeable about Amir’s visa approval and are at present arranging his journey from Lahore to hitch the squad.
Whereas the remainder of the staff departed for Dublin on Tuesday (Could 7), Amir remained in Lahore awaiting his visa clearance.
After a interval of deadlock, the breakthrough got here following discussions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Eire relating to the delay in visa issuance for Amir.
Though the Irish consulate didn’t present a particular motive for the delay, the supply indicated that it was as a result of technical points, which have since been resolved.
“Clearly, the PCB was sad with the visa delay because it impacts the staff administration plans for the (T20) World Cup and likewise has a bearing on the affected participant who has returned from retirement to worldwide cricket after 4 years,” the supply mentioned.
After the sequence in opposition to Eire, Pakistan will transfer to England for 4 T20Is ranging from Could 22 at Leeds.
Curiously, Amir was readily issued a visa to play in Eire’s inaugural Check match in opposition to Pakistan again in 2018.
(With PTI inputs)
