Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has ruled out entering the IPL 2027 auction despite recently acquiring British citizenship. The 33-year-old left-arm pacer confirmed to Cricbuzz that he has no plans to register for the upcoming auction, scheduled for December 16. "No, I'm not registering for the auction," Amir said in a message from Dubai.
Amir's decision comes after his British citizenship raised the possibility of him becoming eligible to participate in the IPL. Pakistani players have not featured in the league since its inaugural season, although Azhar Mahmood played for a few seasons after acquiring a British passport. With his new citizenship, Amir could have explored the option of registering for the auction. He is also treated as a domestic player in England, which could have allowed him to register through the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
The BCCI announced on Monday that overseas players wishing to enter the IPL 2027 auction can register through their respective cricket boards. The registration window will remain open until November 23.
Amir has represented Pakistan in 159 international matches, including 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is. Despite the possibility of becoming eligible for the world's richest T20 league, the former pacer has made it clear that he will not be part of the upcoming auction.