Mohammad Amir, the former Pakistan fast bowler, has expressed his interest in playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2026. Amir, who is currently retired from international cricket, believes he will become eligible to participate in the IPL once he obtains a UK passport, thanks to his wife Narjis being a UK citizen.
Amir has mentioned that if given the opportunity, he would love to play in the IPL, citing that while Pakistani players are banned, former cricketers like Wasim Akram and Ramiz Raja have been involved in the league as coaches and commentators.
He also expressed a desire to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), with fellow cricketer Ahmed Shehzad suggesting that Amir could be the key to RCB’s first IPL title.
Here are the key points about Mohammad Amir’s potential entry into the IPL:
- Eligibility: Amir hopes to secure a UK passport by 2026, which would allow him to participate in the IPL.
- Interest in Playing: He has stated that if given the chance, he would definitely play in the IPL.
- Desired Team: Amir has expressed a preference to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
- Potential Impact: Ahmed Shehzad believes Amir could help RCB win their first IPL title by addressing their bowling issues.
