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Shah Rukh Khan signs two Pakistani cricketers for CPL despite Indo-Pak tensions

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MUMBAI: Despite the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India, Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders owner Shah Rukh Khan has signed two Pakistani players to his franchise in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

According to media reports, Shah Rukh Khan’s CPL team Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) has signed former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir and off-spinner Mohammad Usman Tariq for the upcoming season.

A veteran CPL player Mohammad Amir has already played four seasons in the league, taking 51 wickets in 39 matches at an impressive average of 18.09.

Meanwhile, Mohammad Usman, who plays for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), is all set to make his Caribbean debut. He took 10 wickets in just 5 matches during the recent PSL season.

Shah Rukh Khan, who is known for his passion for sports, owns several cricket franchises around the world. His team, TKR, is the most successful team in CPL history, having won the title four times.

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