Pakistan cricketer Mohammed Amir broke the silence on claims that he will register for the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction as an England player ahead of the 2027 season. Speculation on the same began after Amir registered for the upcoming Afghanistan Premier League (APL) as a United Kingdom (UK) citizen after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) refused to give a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the league.
\n\nHowever, Amir took to social media and claimed the rumours of him registering for the IPL auction are not true.
\n\n"Hi everyone just wanted to clarify news regarding IPL is not true," wrote Amir on X.
\n\nFor those unversed, Amir has acquired citizenship of the UK due to his wife Narjis Khatun being British. She is of Pakistani origin but was born in the UK. The Pakistan pacer received his British citizenship in May 2026 and now also holds a UK passport.
\n\nMeanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not allowed Pakistan players to participate in the IPL after the 26/11 Mumbai Terror attacks in 2008. Ex-Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood managed to play in the IPL in 2012, 2013, and 2015 for Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders after…
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