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Mohammad Amir will play as a foreign player in PSL, know the reason

Samira Vishwas | August 4, 2026 6:24 PM CST

Delhi : Veteran Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir will be participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2027 as a foreign player, not a domestic player. This is due to a change in his citizenship, which has created problems for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and his franchise, the Pindies.

Changed status after becoming British citizenship

34-year-old Mohammad Amir recently acquired British citizenship. He confirmed this on Wisden’s “The Scoop Accented” podcast, explaining that now having a British passport has changed his legal status in franchise leagues. Since he is no longer a legal citizen of Pakistan, he will be registered as an overseas player under PSL rules.

According to the rules of PSL, each team can have 5 to 7 foreign players in its squad, while a maximum of 4 foreign players can be included in the playing eleven.

The Pindies face a major challenge

Aamir is currently part of the Pindiz team. He was acquired by the franchise for 54 million Pakistani rupees as a domestic fast bowler in the PSL 2026 auction. He was signed to a two-year contract (2026 and 2027).

Now, Aamir’s appointment as an overseas player poses a significant question for his franchise. The PCB will have to decide whether his current contract can be converted to an overseas slot, a new contract will be signed, or he will be released and included in the next draft. The board has not yet made an official decision on this matter.

FAQ

Why will Mohammad Amir play as a foreign player in PSL 2027?

Mohammad Amir recently acquired British citizenship. He is no longer a legal citizen of Pakistan, so under PSL rules he will be registered as an overseas player.

What challenges does Mohammad Amir face for his franchise with him becoming a foreign player?

The Pindigs acquired Amir on a two-year domestic player contract in the PSL 2026 auction. Now that he has become an overseas player, the PCB will have to decide whether his current contract will be converted to an overseas slot, a new contract will be signed, or he will be released for the next draft.