Mohammad Amir Plans To Obtain British Citizenship And Possibility Of Playing In IPL.

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir who retired from international cricket at the age of 28 in December last year has opened up on his plans to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The left-arm pacer is currently playing franchise cricket across the world and plans to raise his kids in England. Doors for Amir to play in the IPL, world's biggest T20 league, can open once he gets the British Citizenship. In a recent interview Mohammad Amir revealed that he plans to play cricket for another 6 to 7 years but haven't really thought about his plans after receiving the citizenship.

"At the moment I’ve been granted indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom. I’m enjoying my cricket these days and plan to play for another 6 or 7 years so let’s see how things go. My children will grow up in England and receive their education there so no doubt I will be spending a fair amount of time there. At the moment, I’ve not really thought about the other possibilities and opportunities available and how things will turn out when I receive British citizenship in the future," Amir told PakPassion.net.

Mohammad in his controversial international career played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 50 T20Is. He had cited ‘mental torture’ by the management as the reason behind his decision. The fast bowler had openly criticised Pakistan coaching staff including Waqar Younis and Misbah-ul-Haq on more than one occasion.