Former fast bowler Mohammad Amir has broken his silence regarding reports circulating about his potential participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
For some time, there had been speculation in the Indian media suggesting that Mohammad Amir might participate in the IPL by virtue of his status as a British citizen.
The former fast bowler has now personally refuted these reports in a post on the social media platform X.
In his post, he stated that he simply wishes to clarify that the reports circulating regarding the IPL are incorrect.
It should be noted that Mohammad Amir became a British citizen after obtaining a British passport in May of this year.
Mohammad Amir has registered for the Afghanistan Premier League.
Recently, he registered for the Afghanistan Premier League as a British citizen—a move that further fueled speculation regarding his potential participation in the IPL.
Representing Pakistan, Mohammad Amir played 36 Test matches, 61 ODIs, and 62 T20s; since retiring from international cricket, he continues to be seen playing in various franchise-based cricket leagues.
Mohammad Amir becomes part of the Afghan Premier League as a British citizen
Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Mohammad Amir has joined the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) as a British citizen.
The Kandahar Warriors selected Mohammad Amir as their first pick in the platinum category.
The fast bowler will participate in the Afghanistan Premier League as a British player, having registered for the league under his status as a British citizen.
It should be noted that the auction for the Afghanistan Premier League is currently underway in Dubai.
Mohammad Amir has represented Pakistan in 36 Test matches, 61 ODIs, and 62 T20 Internationals.
He was a member of the national team that won the 2009 T20 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy.
In 2010, during a tour of England, Mohammad Amir was found to be involved in a spot-fixing scandal. He was sentenced to six months in a young offenders’ institution.
Additionally, he was handed a five-year ban from all forms of cricket.
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