Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Shah Rukh Khan's Knight Riders Pick Pakistani Players for CPL
Shah Rukh Khan, a famous actor, also owns cricket teams.
His 'Knight Riders' brand has teams in different leagues around the world.
Recently, his team Trinbago Knight Riders selected two Pakistani players, Mohammad Amir and Usman Tariq, to play in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
Amir is a veteran bowler, while Tariq is a younger player.
Khan's teams have won titles in leagues like the IPL and CPL.
However, Pakistani players are still unable to play in the IPL.
Shah Rukh Khan's Knight Riders picked two Pakistani players for the CPL.
Mohammad Amir, a left-arm fast bowler, will join the Trinbago Knight Riders.
Usman Tariq, an off-spinner, will make his CPL debut.
Shah Rukh Khan owns teams in various international cricket leagues.
Pakistani players are currently not allowed to play in the IPL.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan's Trinbago Knight Riders, Mohammad Amir, and Usman Tariq.
- What
- Shah Rukh Khan's Trinbago Knight Riders picked two Pakistani players for CPL.
- When
- Before the 2025 CPL season.
- Where
- Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
- Why
- To strengthen the team for the upcoming CPL season.
Pro-Selection
N/A
Enhancement of team performance
Pro-Selection
Brings in experienced players, potentially increasing team's success.
N/A
N/A
- Owner
- Shah Rukh Khan
- League
- Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
- Team
- Trinbago Knight Riders
- Players Picked
- Mohammad Amir and Usman Tariq
- Mohammad Amir's CPL Wickets
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