Mohammad Amir Confirms He Will Not Enter Upcoming IPL Auction

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has ruled out entering the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Speaking from Dubai, the 33-year-old left-arm fast bowler explicitly clarified that he has no intention of putting his name forward for the T20 tournament. The IPL 2027 auction is scheduled to take place on December 16, with the player registration deadline set for November 23. The 33-year-old left-arm pacer, who has recently acquired British citizenship, ruled out the possibility of bidding for a place in an IPL team, the richest and arguably the best T20 league in th, in a message to. The registration window closes on November 23.

“No, I’m not [registering for the auction],” Amir confirmed. His newly acquired British citizenship had sparked speculation about his potential eligibility for the league. Pakistani cricketers have been banned from taking part in the IPL since its inaugural edition in 2008. However, former international Azhar Mahmood previously managed to play in the tournament after obtaining a British passport.

Had Amir chosen to enter the draft, he could have registered through the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as a domestic player. Under his UK status, he has already featured as a local player for the Trent Rockets in The Hundred rather than filling an overseas spot. Furthermore, he registered for the Afghanistan Premier League player draft on Monday as a UK national, though there was no guarantee of finding a buyer had he opted for the IPL route.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Monday that overseas candidates must complete their registration through their respective home boards. Over his international career representing Pakistan across formats, the veteran speedster featured in 159 matches—comprising 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 62 T20Is—and collected 271 wickets overall.