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The participation of Mohammad Amir in Pakistan's upcoming tour of Ireland is in doubt due to visa issues. Amir, who is a permanent resident of the United Kingdom, did not receive his Ireland visa in time to travel with the rest of the squad to Dublin. While other members of the Pakistan team obtained their visas and departed on Tuesday, Amir remained in Pakistan awaiting clarity on his visa status.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is working with Cricket Ireland to address the situation, emphasizing that it is the responsibility of the host board to facilitate timely visas for the touring squad. The uncertainty surrounding Amir's visa raises questions about his availability for the three-match T20I series scheduled from May 10 to 14 in Ireland.
Despite Amir's previous travels to Ireland for cricket, including the country's inaugural Test match in 2018, his current visa delay poses challenges for his participation in the upcoming fixtures. The PCB has not provided a specific timeline for when Amir's visa issues might be resolved, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his inclusion in the tour.
Amir, who recently returned to international cricket after a four-year hiatus, played for Pakistan in the T20I series against New Zealand earlier this year. His potential absence from the Ireland tour could impact Pakistan's preparations ahead of subsequent fixtures in the UK and the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.
The Pakistan squad is set to arrive in Dublin on Wednesday morning, with Cricket Ireland and the PCB working to address the visa complications affecting Amir's travel plans.