"I Start Thinking About Playing IPL In 2024" - Mohammad Amir

Published - 03 Jul 2023, 06:18 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:15 AM

Mohammad Amir (Image Credits: Twitter)

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir discussed the prospect of participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the acquisition of a British passport in the near future. Mohammad Amir confirmed that he has no plans to represent the England national team in international cricket.

Mohammad Amir is expected to obtain a British passport in the near future. The left-arm pacer married Narjis Khan, a British citizen and lawyer, in 2020. Amir is currently residing in the United Kingdom and will become eligible to play for the England team once he receives his British passport.

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I Will Not Play For England – Mohammad Amir

Speaking to ARY News on Sunday, Mohammad Amir addressed the possibility of playing in the world’s richest league.

“First, I will not play for England. I have played for Pakistan. Second (talking of IPL), there is one more year to go. What will be the scenario at that time… I always say that I go step by step. We don’t know what will happen tomorrow and I start thinking about playing IPL in 2024,” Amir said.

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“I don’t know where I will be a year later. No one knows about the future. When I get my passport …whatever the best opportunity will be and what I will get…I will avail it,” he added.

Mohammad Amir Can Join Azhar Mahmood In The Rare List

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) imposed restrictions on Pakistani players participating in the IPL. However, they can still be allowed to play in the IPL if they acquire citizenship in another country. Azhar Mahmood represented the Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders under his British passport.

Mohammad Amir has the opportunity to join a select group of Pakistan-based players who have played in the IPL. He can register for the IPL auction after obtaining a British passport. He could attract more bids from the franchises in the auction, given his impressive record against India in international cricket in the past.

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