Mohammad Amir Hints at IPL 2026 Participation as Foreign Player

The retired Pakistan pacer eyes eligibility through a UK passport and expresses interest in joining Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Mohammad Amir, former Pakistan cricketer, has stated that he expects to be eligible to play in the IPL starting in 2026 due to his anticipated UK citizenship.
Amir's wife, Narjis, is a UK citizen, and he is in the process of obtaining a British passport, which would allow him to participate as a foreign player.
Pakistan players have been barred from the IPL since 2009, but Amir's potential eligibility comes as an exception due to his dual nationality.
Amir expressed interest in representing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and was supported by former teammate Ahmed Shehzad, who believes Amir could address the team's bowling challenges.
Amir also reflected on his camaraderie with Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, recalling a moment when Kohli gifted him a bat, highlighting mutual respect between the two players.