Follow UsFormer Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir wants to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Pakistan players are banned from the IPL, but Amir, whose wife is a UK citizen, is hoping to get his UK passport soon, which would make him eligible to register for the next season.
“Honestly, if I get the opportunity, I’ll definitely play in the IPL,” the 33-year-old told Geo News.
"I'm saying this openly. But if I don't get a chance, then I will play in the PSL. By next year, I will have the opportunity to play in the IPL, and if given the chance, then why not? I will play in the IPL.”
The ongoing Pakistan Super League 2025 is colliding with the ongoing IPL 2025, but Amir feels that might not be the case next year.
"I don't think the IPL and PSL will clash next year because this year was primarily focused on the ICC Champions Trophy.
"If I get picked in the PSL first, then I can't withdraw, as I will be bound by the tournament. If I get picked in the IPL first, then I can't pull out from that league as well.
"Now, it depends on which league I get picked in first. If the IPL auction happens first and I get picked, then I can't withdraw and will not play in the PSL.
"And if the PSL draft takes place first, and I get picked, then I can't pull out from that tournament.”