# Mohammad Amir Denies Reports of IPL 2027 Auction Entry as British Citizen

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mohammad-amir-ipl-auction/  
Published: 2026-11-03  
Updated: 2026-11-03  
Author: Ankush Mallick

Former Pakistan pacer [Mohammad Amir](https://www.instagram.com/official.mamir) has dismissed reports that he would register for the IPL 2027 mini-auction using his British citizenship. Cricbuzz had reported that the left-arm bowler was likely to enter the auction as a UK national, but Amir responded on X on Monday, 2 November 2026, saying the news about the IPL “is not true.”

The clarification means that, for now, Amir is not expected to be part of the auction pool. His denial closes off speculation that had spread quickly across cricket media in the days before the franchise retention deadline.

## Why the Reports Gained Traction

The reports were prompted by Amir’s registration for the Afghanistan [Premier League](https://technosports.co.in/arsenal-end-anfield-hoodoo-defensive/) (APL) draft as a UK national. Amir obtained British citizenship in May 2026 through his marriage to Narjis Khan, a UK-based lawyer, and he lives in England.

![Mohammad Amir amid reports about his possible entry in the IPL 2027 auction](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/11/Mohammed-Amir-1024x672.avif)

Because of that registration, many outlets linked him to a possible IPL move, reasoning that a British passport could allow him to enter the auction without the NOC from the Pakistan Cricket Board that Pakistani players normally need. That logic is why the reports gained so much attention.

## Key Details at a Glance

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Player | Mohammad Amir |
| Age | 34 |
| Role | Left-arm fast bowler |
| Nationality | Pakistan, with British citizenship from May 2026 |
| Latest IPL-related statement | Denied the reports on X, 2 November 2026 |
| Next IPL mini-auction | 16 December 2026, Goa |
| Franchise retention deadline | 17 November 2026 |

## Mohammad Amir’s Position

Amir’s last appearance for Pakistan came at the 2024 T20 World Cup, after he reversed an earlier retirement. He has since focused on franchise cricket, and his APL draft registration confirms that he remains active in the T20 circuit as a UK national.

He has spoken before about his desire to play in the IPL. In earlier interviews, he said he hoped to take part in the tournament once his British passport was in place. His latest statement, however, makes clear that he is not entering the 2027 auction.

![Mohammad Amir bowls for Trent Rockets during The Hundred in Birmingham](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/11/Mohammed-Amir-eyes-IPL-2027-1024x770.avif)
*BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 24: Mohammad Amir of Trent Rocket bowls during The Hundred match between Birmingham Phoenix Men and Trent Rockets Men at Edgbaston on July 24, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)*

## The Azhar Mahmood Precedent

The reports drew comparisons with former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood. Mahmood played in the IPL between 2012 and 2015 after registering as a British citizen, and his case showed that the route was possible.

Amir’s situation has been compared with Mahmood’s because both players have used British citizenship to pursue franchise careers. Whether any future player follows that route will depend on the rules of the league and the approval of the relevant boards.

## Pakistan Players and the IPL

Pakistan players have not featured in the IPL since the tournament’s inaugural season in 2008. The BCCI does not allow Pakistani cricketers to play in the league, which is why the British passport route attracted so much attention.

The reports also highlighted the practical and political barriers facing Pakistani players seeking to compete in franchise leagues outside Pakistan.

## What Comes Next

With Amir’s denial, the focus shifts to whether he will play in other franchise leagues, including the APL. The IPL 2027 mini-auction on 16 December will go ahead without his name in the pool, at least for this cycle.

![Mohammad Amir appeals for LBW during a Vitality Blast match](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/11/Mohammed-Amir-eyes-IPL-1024x681.avif)
*BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 18: Mohammad Amir of Notts Outlaws unsuccessfully appeals for the LBW of Joe Weatherley of Hampshire Hawks during the Vitality Blast Men’s Semi Final match between Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws at Edgbaston on July 18, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)*

Any future development would need to come from a fresh registration or statement, and Amir’s clarification currently stands as the most recent word on the matter.

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## FAQs

Did Mohammad Amir register for the IPL 2027 auction?

No. Reports said he might, but Amir denied them on X on 2 November 2026.

Why did people think Amir would enter the IPL auction?

He obtained British citizenship in May 2026 and registered for the APL draft as a UK national, prompting speculation about an IPL entry.

When is the IPL 2027 mini-auction?

It is scheduled for 16 December 2026 in Goa.

When did Amir last play for Pakistan?

He last played for Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Has a Pakistani player with a British passport played in the IPL before?

Yes, Azhar Mahmood played in the IPL between 2012 and 2015 after registering as a British citizen.