Srinagar: After a delay, Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has been granted Ireland Visa and is going to leave for Dublin shortly.
Mohammad Amir as per reports got his visa on Thursday and is likely to miss first T20I of the series.
Earlier Amir’s visa was delayed and he wasn’t able to leave for Ireland with the Pakistan team on Tuesday.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi took immediate action to ensure that Amir got clearance to travel to Ireland, sources added.
“The PCB actively engaged with Cricket Ireland regarding Amir’s visa situation. All players, including Amir, had their visa applications processed immediately after the Kakul camp, but anxiety had gripped the PCB headquarters after Amir’s didn’t get his visa,” report said.
Pakistan team are scheduled to play three T20Is in Ireland, followed by four in England. After the England series, Pakistan will leave for the United States to feature in the T20 World Cup.