|Mohammad Amir| Denies Rumors About Joining |Indian Premier League|

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir is reportedly considering entering the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 auction as a British player after obtaining UK citizenship.

Key points

• More than 30 Pakistani cricketers, including Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hasan Ali, Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim, have registered for the APL draft.
• Amir has represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is.
• As reports indicate, the 34-year-old pacer is widely projected to register for the upcoming IPL auction, scheduled to take place in Goa on December 16.
• The left-arm pacer has additionally been playing as a local player in English domestic competitions, including the T20 Blast and The Hundred.
• Amir's registration for the APL as a UK national could additionally allow him to participate without requiring a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

As reports indicate, the 34-year-old pacer is widely projected to register for the upcoming IPL auction, scheduled to take place in Goa on December 16. Nevertheless, his registration has not yet been confirmed. Pakistan Legend Makes Bold Suggestion to Save Babar Azam's Career.

In practice, the development comes after Amir registered as a UK national for the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) draft, scheduled to be held in Dubai on November 3.

Amir, who at present lives in England, has been listed as a British national in the APL draft register, with Pakistan mentioned as his country of residence. He has been placed in the Platinum category. It carries a player fee of $100, 000.

In practice, the left-arm pacer has additionally been playing as a local player in English domestic competitions, including the T20 Blast and The Hundred.

His British citizenship could pave the way for his participation in the IPL, where Pakistani nationals have been unable to compete over recent years.

Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood previously followed a similar route after obtaining a British passport. He played for Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders between 2012 and 2015 despite restrictions on Pakistani players.

Amir's registration for the APL as a UK national could additionally allow him to participate without requiring a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). PCB Overturns Pakistani Cricketer's 2-Year Ban After Just Two Months.

Meanwhile, more than 30 Pakistani cricketers, including Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Hasan Ali, Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim, have registered for the APL draft.

Nevertheless, their participation remains uncertain due to diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. While the Afghanistan Cricket Board has produced it clear that Pakistani players must obtain clearance from the PCB, reports suggest that the PCB is unlikely to matter NOCs.

Amir has represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is. He last played for the national team against Ireland during the 2024 T20 World Cup in Lauderhill, Florida. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around Mohammad Amir Denies Rumors About Joining Indian Premier League point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.