Mohammad Amir does a Corbin Bosch, confirms IPL participation after PSL signing

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has made a huge statement just before the start of the PSL 2025 season. The left-arm pacer stated that he would prefer to play in IPL over PSL next year, provided he becomes eligible through UK citizenship.

Mohammad Amir is set to play for Quetta Gladiators in the 10th edition of the PSL. He will begin the PSL 10 campaign with Quetta on April 12, when they face Peshawar Zalmi in Rawalpindi. The former Pakistan cricketer could be eligible to play in the Indian Premier League next year through his UK citizenship.

Watch: Mohammad Amir Confirms IPL Participation

Mohammad Amir was recently asked whether he would choose to play in the IPL or PSL if both tournaments were scheduled at the same time next season. The left-arm pacer responded with honesty. Amir said that he would prefer to play in the IPL if given the opportunity.

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"If the PSL happens in the same window as the IPL, and as a British citizen, you're eligible for the IPL, would you choose the IPL?," Amir was asked.

“Honestly, if I get the opportunity, I'll definitely play in the IPL. I'm saying this openly. But if I don't get a chance, then I will play in the PSL,” Amir said.

🚨 Mohammad Amir in DRS show:

❝ Amir was asked which league he would choose next year if PSL and IPL happen at the same time, after getting his British passport. He said without hesitation: ‘I’ll play IPL. ❞

🖼️: @TeamQuetta #PSL10 #IPL2025 #Amir pic.twitter.com/e5xZ11RcBg

— Rana Husnain Aleem (@husnain19X) April 10, 2025

Pakistani Players Have Been Banned from IPL Since the 2008 Mumbai Attacks

Pakistani cricketers have been absent from the Indian Premier League since 2008, following the Mumbai terror attacks. Several stars like Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, and Sohail Tanvir participated in the league’s inaugural season. While some have taken up mentoring roles, none have played in the IPL post-2008.

Mohammad Amir is married to Narjis, a UK citizen. He could acquire a British passport, which could make him eligible to feature in the IPL. The pacer has an impressive record in T20Is with 364 wickets across 318 matches. Amir played for Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 62 T20I matches in his career.

The 32-year-old cricketer shared a moment where former Indian skipper Virat Kohli gifted him a bat as a gesture of respect. Notably, Azhar Mahmood remains the only Pakistani cricketer to feature in the IPL after 2008, due to his British citizenship.

Pakistan Super League Set to Kick Off on April 11

The Pakistan Super League 2025 will kick off on Friday, April 11, with a clash between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. For the first time, the PSL schedule clashes with the Indian Premier League. Notably, the IPL 2025 season began on March 22 at Eden Gardens.

The six-team PSL tournament will conclude on May 18, with the eliminators and final scheduled to take place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Fans across Pakistan are eagerly awaiting a thrilling start to the season. Islamabad United is the most successful franchise with three titles to their tally in the tournament.

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