Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has ruled out entering the auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027, despite recently acquiring British citizenship, which could have opened the door for him to become eligible for the tournament.
The 33-year-old left-arm pacer confirmed his decision in a message to Cricbuzz, putting an end to speculation about a possible IPL appearance. The IPL 2027 auction is scheduled to take place on December 16.
“No, I’m not [registering for the auction],” Amir said in a message from Dubai.
Amir’s recent acquisition of British citizenship had sparked speculation that he could become eligible to register for the IPL auction, as Pakistani players have not been allowed to participate in the league since its inaugural season.
However, there was no certainty that the former Pakistan international would have secured a contract even if he had entered the auction.
Pakistan players have not featured in the IPL since the first edition in 2008. Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood, however, played in the tournament for a few seasons by virtue of holding a British passport.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday that players seeking to enter the IPL 2027 auction can register through their respective overseas cricket boards. The registration window will remain open until November 23.
With his British citizenship, Amir could have potentially registered through the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), where he is now considered a domestic player.
He has already featured in England’s The Hundred as a local player, representing Nottingham-based Trent Rockets rather than occupying an overseas slot. On Monday, Amir also registered for the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) player draft as a UK national.
Amir represented Pakistan in 159 international matches across formats, including 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is. He claimed 271 wickets during h
