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Amir Opts Out of IPL Auctions
4 Nov
Summary
- Mohammad Amir will not register for the upcoming IPL auctions.
- Amir recently acquired British citizenship, previously thought to enable IPL entry.
- The IPL 2027 auction is scheduled for December 16, with registration closing November 23.
Mohammad Amir, a prominent former Pakistani fast bowler, has confirmed he has no intention of entering the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions. The cricketer, who recently secured British citizenship, communicated this decision from Dubai. This move rules out any possibility of him seeking a place in the world's richest T20 league.
Amir's acquisition of British citizenship had sparked speculation about his potential IPL participation, given that Pakistani players have been barred from the league since its inception. Historically, players like Azhar Mahmood have featured in the IPL using British passports. Amir could have potentially registered through the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
The registration window for the IPL 2027 auction, scheduled for December 16, closed on November 23. Amir had previously played for the Trent Rockets in The Hundred as a local player. He also registered for the Afghanistan Premier League player draft as a UK national.
