Can Pakistan Player Mohammad Amir Register in IPL 2027 as British National? All You Need to Know
The former Pakistan fast bowler’s British citizenship could widen his franchise options, with 462 players shortlisted for the Afghanistan Premier League draft.
- Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir registered for the Afghanistan Premier League draft as a British national on Tuesday in Dubai, widening his franchise options.
- Amir, who lives in England and holds British citizenship, can now bypass the Pakistan Cricket Board's No-Objection Certificate requirement that typically applies to Pakistani players.
- Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood set a precedent by acquiring a British passport before representing Punjab in the Indian Premier League between 2012 and 2015.
- The IPL has not included Pakistan players since 2008, making Amir's citizenship strategy potentially significant; however, a PCB spokesperson appeared to rule out issuing No-Objection Certificates for the tournament.
- Amir's APL registration does not guarantee an IPL auction entry, as his eligibility remains subject to league rules and team interest, leaving his path to the world's biggest T20 league uncertain.
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Mohammad Amir To Feature In IPL Auction? Pakistan Pacer Opens Possibility With APL Draft Registration
Mohammad Amir has registered for the Afghanistan Premier League draft as a British national, a move that could also put the former Pakistan fast bowler in line for an IPL auction bid later this year
Mohammad Amir enters Afghanistan league draft as British national. Will IPL follow?
Mohammad Amir has registered for the Afghanistan Premier League draft as a British national, raising the possibility of an IPL return. Having already featured in the T20 Blast and The Hundred as a UK national, Amir could follow the path taken by former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood.
Mohammad Amir Denies Rumors About Joining Indian Premier League
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has addressed rumors his plans to enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 auction as a British player after obtaining UK citizenship. According to rumors, the 34-year-old pacer was widely expected to register for the upcoming IPL auction, scheduled to take place in Goa on December 16. However, he has since denied the rumors. Mohammad Amir addressed the rumors on X. Hi everyone just wanted to clarify …
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