Because of the political issues between India and Pakistan, whenever a franchise associated with any Indian firm or Indian personality picked a Pakistani cricketer for their respective team, it faced major backlash from cricket fans across social media platforms. The inclusion of Mohammad Amir in Kandahar Warriors squad also could spark a controversy around because of the association of the former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan.
After the pick of Mohammad Amir and Tymal Mills from the draft, Pathan was asked to express his views on the team-building process. To avoid any controversy, the former cricketer straightaway clarified that he had nothing to do with the players' selection.
Irfan Pathan clarifies his role in Kandahar Warriors
Further in the brief interview, the 42-year-old mentioned that Afghanistan's superstar cricketer Rashid Khan will have to take on a massive responsibility to run the team. Ravi Bopara, the former England all-rounder, who has been appointed as the head coach of Kandahar Warriors, is among the few personalities who were involved in the players' selection process.
He further mentioned that if the team asked him to share his knowledge, he would be there to support the team. Pathan claimed that his focus will be on the younger cricketers of Afghanistan.
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Mohammad Amir joins Kandahar Warriors as a British citizen
He may not require the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take part in the league. Amir will join the team with Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi, England batter Joe Clarke, and South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius.
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