Not Afridi or Akhtar: The last Pakistan star to play an IPL final

Sohail Tanvir’s winning run in the 2008 IPL final symbolically marked the last meaningful appearance of Pakistani players in the league.

13 Mar, 13:16 — 13 Mar, 18:46

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The exclusion of Pakistani cricketers from the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the 2008 Mumbai attacks highlights the significant impact of political tensions on sporting relations between India and Pakistan. This event marked the end of a period where players from both nations could compete together in a major franchise league, affecting the careers of many and the landscape of cricket.

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Not Shahid Afridi or Shoaib Akhtar: The Last Pakistan Star to Play an IPL Final | Throwback

Sohail Tanvir’s winning run in the 2008 IPL final symbolically marked the last meaningful appearance of Pakistani players in the league. After the 2008 Mumbai attacks, political tensions led to their exclusion from IPL auctions. Though Azhar Mahmood later played as a British citizen, Pakistani players remain effectively barred due to visa issues, political risk, and commercial pressures.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8h ago