Mohammad Amir has squashed all hopes of playing any role in Pakistan cricket or making a potential return to the national side after revealing that his ‘Pakistan chapter is now closed’. After acquiring UK citizenship, speedster Amir calls himself a ‘British local’. Amir has had his share of success and failures as a former Pakistan fast bowler and announced his retirement in 2024. Two years later, he obtained citizenship and a British passport through his wife, Narjis Khan. &nbsp;Speaking in an interview with cricket YouTuber Furqan Bhatti, Amir explained what he cannot do after obtaining the British passport. The left-arm speedster said that he can no longer be treated as a local Pakistani player in competitions such as the County Championship and The Hundred. Players registered as locals in English domestic cricket must declare that they will not represent any other country as a local player.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/moin-khan-demands-medical-care-jailed-imran-khan-adiala-jail-1788066244265">‘I urge other cricketers to speak up’: Moin Khan demands medical care for jailed Imran Khan</a> &nbsp;"I am a British local now. When you play in competitions such as the County Championship and The Hundred as a local player, you have to sign a document stating that you cannot play for another country as a local. So, the Pakistan chapter I had before is now closed," Amir said in an interview with cricket YouTuber Furqan Bhatti. &nbsp;His last appearance came during Trent Rockets’ match against the Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred final this edition, where he returned with 3/29.&nbsp; &nbsp;Amir made his international debut against England in a T20I at the Oval in June 2009, later representing Pakistan across all formats. While he played 36 Tests and picked up 119 wickets, Amir was predominantly a white-ball bowler. Across 123 white-ball matches for the Men in Green, Amir picked up 152 wickets in total, representing Pakistan in two T20 World Cups in 2009 and 2010. &nbsp; &nbsp;He was instrumental in helping Pakistan lift its maiden and only T20 World Cup thus far in 2009 before spot-fixing charges during the 2010 Lord's Test ended his cricket career. After serving punishment for nearly half a decade, Amir returned to international cricket in 2016 and played for another eight years. Not only did he play the 2017 Champions Trophy and the ODI World Cup two years later, but Amir also featured in the 2024 T20 World Cup before calling time on his career.&nbsp;

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has confirmed his 'Pakistan chapter is closed' after acquiring British citizenship, which qualifies him as a local player in England. 

Mohammad Amir has squashed all hopes of playing any role in Pakistan cricket or making a potential return to the national side after revealing that his ‘Pakistan chapter is now closed’. After acquiring UK citizenship, speedster Amir calls himself a ‘British local’. Amir has had his share of success and failures as a former Pakistan fast bowler and announced his retirement in 2024. Two years later, he obtained citizenship and a British passport through his wife, Narjis Khan. Speaking in an interview with cricket YouTuber Furqan Bhatti, Amir explained what he cannot do after obtaining the British passport. The left-arm speedster said that he can no longer be treated as a local Pakistani player in competitions such as the County Championship and The Hundred. Players registered as locals in English domestic cricket must declare that they will not represent any other country as a local player. Also read| ‘I urge other cricketers to speak up’: Moin Khan demands medical care for jailed Imran Khan "I am a British local now. When you play in competitions such as the County Championship and The Hundred as a local player, you have to sign a document stating that you cannot play for another country as a local. So, the Pakistan chapter I had before is now closed," Amir said in an interview with cricket YouTuber Furqan Bhatti. His last appearance came during Trent Rockets’ match against the Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred final this edition, where he returned with 3/29. Amir made his international debut against England in a T20I at the Oval in June 2009, later representing Pakistan across all formats. While he played 36 Tests and picked up 119 wickets, Amir was predominantly a white-ball bowler. Across 123 white-ball matches for the Men in Green, Amir picked up 152 wickets in total, representing Pakistan in two T20 World Cups in 2009 and 2010. He was instrumental in helping Pakistan lift its maiden and only T20 World Cup thus far in 2009 before spot-fixing charges during the 2010 Lord's Test ended his cricket career. After serving punishment for nearly half a decade, Amir returned to international cricket in 2016 and played for another eight years. Not only did he play the 2017 Champions Trophy and the ODI World Cup two years later, but Amir also featured in the 2024 T20 World Cup before calling time on his career.

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has confirmed his 'Pakistan chapter is closed' after acquiring British citizenship, which qualifies him as a local player in England.&nbsp;

‘British local’ Mohammad Amir rules out return to Pakistan cricket: ‘Chapter is closed’

Former Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir has obtained his UK citizenship, making himself eligible to register for the IPL auction next season. Since retiring from international cricket for the second time after the 2024 T20 World Cup debacle in the Americas, the left-arm quick featured in the PSL and has acquired a British passport in the meantime. He earlier revealed that he was in the process of obtaining that through his wife, Narjis Khan, who is a British Citizen and stays in England.&nbsp;Per the latest report, the process is now successfully completed, opening windows for Amir to potentially register as a British overseas player across franchise leagues, including the cash-rich Indian Premier League. This development gained prominence after Amir reposted an Instagram story mentioning his nationality status change.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-ms-dhoni-leaves-csk-camp-early-confirmed-to-miss-away-gt-fixture-thumb-injury-calf-strain-1779362491610">IPL 2026: MS Dhoni leaves CSK camp early, confirmed to miss away GT fixture</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, during a TV show in Pakistan named ‘Haarna Mana Hai’, Amir himself claimed the possibility of registering for IPL auction from 2026 onwards if and when he receives his UK passport. &nbsp;“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,” Amir had said.<h3>Could Amir play in the IPL?</h3>As a Pakistani national, he couldn’t have because the BCCI had barred all Pakistani players from registering in IPL auctions since the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Although several Pakistani A-listers played in the inaugural season in 2008, including Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Asif, and others, none featured after that. &nbsp;However, a rare instance occurred during the 2012 edition, when former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) for two seasons, and later, for the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2015. That happened because he also had obtained a UK passport and played in the league as a British overseas player. In the 23 IPL matches, Mahmood picked up 29 wickets, scoring 700 runs.&nbsp; &nbsp;On those grounds, Amir, who is now a British citizen, can also apply for next season’s auction, provided the BCCI and IPL’s governing council make specific changes around it.

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has officially obtained British citizenship and a UK passport. Find out how this development bypasses the IPL's geopolitical ban on Pakistani players, drawing a direct parallel to Azhar Mahmood. 

Former Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir has obtained his UK citizenship, making himself eligible to register for the IPL auction next season. Since retiring from international cricket for the second time after the 2024 T20 World Cup debacle in the Americas, the left-arm quick featured in the PSL and has acquired a British passport in the meantime. He earlier revealed that he was in the process of obtaining that through his wife, Narjis Khan, who is a British Citizen and stays in England. Per the latest report, the process is now successfully completed, opening windows for Amir to potentially register as a British overseas player across franchise leagues, including the cash-rich Indian Premier League. This development gained prominence after Amir reposted an Instagram story mentioning his nationality status change. Also read | IPL 2026: MS Dhoni leaves CSK camp early, confirmed to miss away GT fixture Meanwhile, during a TV show in Pakistan named ‘Haarna Mana Hai’, Amir himself claimed the possibility of registering for IPL auction from 2026 onwards if and when he receives his UK passport. “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,” Amir had said. Could Amir play in the IPL? As a Pakistani national, he couldn’t have because the BCCI had barred all Pakistani players from registering in IPL auctions since the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Although several Pakistani A-listers played in the inaugural season in 2008, including Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Asif, and others, none featured after that. However, a rare instance occurred during the 2012 edition, when former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood played for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) for two seasons, and later, for the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2015. That happened because he also had obtained a UK passport and played in the league as a British overseas player. In the 23 IPL matches, Mahmood picked up 29 wickets, scoring 700 runs. On those grounds, Amir, who is now a British citizen, can also apply for next season’s auction, provided the BCCI and IPL’s governing council make specific changes around it.

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has officially obtained British citizenship and a UK passport. Find out how this development bypasses the IPL's geopolitical ban on Pakistani players, drawing a direct parallel to Azhar Mahmood.&nbsp;

Mohammad Amir obtains UK passport; is IPL registration next for former Pakistan pacer?

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‘British local’ Mohammad Amir rules out return to Pakistan cricket: ‘Chapter is closed’

Can ex-PAK pacer Mohammad Amir play in IPL after obtaining British citizenship?