Mohammad Amir denies reports of entering IPL 2027 auction as British player
The clarification followed a report by Cricbuzz suggesting that Amir was expected to register for the IPL 2027 auction
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Mohammad Amir, who holds British citizenship, has registered for the APL draft scheduled for November 3 in Dubai.
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Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has rejected speculation that he intends to enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 auction using his British citizenship.
Amir took to social media platform X on Monday to address the growing reports, making it clear that there was no truth to the claims surrounding his potential IPL participation.
“Hi everyone just wanted to clarify news regarding IPL is not true,” Amir wrote.
Hi everyone just wanted to clarify news regarding IPL is not true.
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) November 2, 2026
Why were Amir's IPL plans making headlines?
The clarification followed a report by Cricbuzz suggesting that Amir was expected to register for the IPL 2027 auction after submitting his name for the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) draft as a British national.
The left-arm pacer, who holds British citizenship, was picked by Kandahar Warriors in the Platinum overseas category during the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) draft held in Dubai on November 3.
Could Amir have followed Azhar Mahmood's footsteps?
Amir's British passport had fueled speculation that he could become another former Pakistan international to feature in the IPL using foreign nationality.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood previously represented Kings XI Punjab and Kolkata Knight Riders between 2012 and 2015.
No Pakistani player has participated in the IPL since the tournament's inaugural edition in 2008.
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