Fast bowler Mohammad Amir has moved to quell growing speculation surrounding his possible participation in the 2027 edition of the Indian Premier League. Talk of his potential entry into the tournament gained significant traction after he secured British citizenship, leading to suggestions that he might register for the player auction under his newly acquired nationality. Addressing the chatter directly, the 34-year-old took to social media to dispel the narrative.
Social Media Clarification
Shutting down the widespread claims, Amir posted a brief statement on X to clear the air. Expressing his position concisely, he stated that he simply wished to clarify that the circulating news concerning the IPL is not true. His statement served as an immediate pushback against claims indicating that paperwork was already being considered for him to feature in the 2027 auction pool as an overseas British entrant.
UK Citizenship and the Afghanistan Premier League Draft
The groundwork for the recent rumours was laid when the confirmation of his British passport became public knowledge. Shortly thereafter, his registration details for franchise tournaments reflected that shift in status. Specifically, his name was entered for the Afghanistan Premier League draft scheduled in Dubai on November 3. Within the draft documentation, Amir was listed as a British player in the platinum bracket, even as his resident country remained noted as Pakistan. This administrative classification quickly fuelled widespread assumptions that a similar approach would be utilized to gain entry into the IPL 2027 bidding event.
Evolution of His Stance
Amir's position on participating in the tournament appears to have sharpened in recent months. Earlier in August, while competing in The Hundred, he had maintained a measured ambiguity on the topic, observing that he had not yet reached a final determination regarding whether he would ever take part in the league. While his latest intervention directly rejects the circulating reports about entering the 2027 auction, his remarks address the immediate rumour rather than permanently ruling out every possibility for the distant future.
