Mohammad Amir Virat Kohli. Image Credits: AFP
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir is preparing to begin a new phase in his cricket journey as an England citizen. Recently, he received a United Kingdom passport after completing the required legal process, after applying for citizenship several years ago.
A key part of Mohammad Amir’s settlement in the United Kingdom is linked with his personal life. His wife, Narjis Khan, is a British citizen, which has supported his long-term stay and residency process in the country.
Moreover, this stability has helped him move closer to becoming part of the English cricket structure in a more permanent role.
Mohammad Amir Gets Ready To Play The Hundred 2026
The English cricket calendar is also moving toward major tournaments. Notably, The Hundred is set to begin on July 21, with MI London facing Sunrisers Leeds on the opening day at The Kia Oval.
Meanwhile, reports from T20 trackers suggest Mohammad Amir will feature as a local player for Trent Rockets in The Hundred. Additionally, he could also participate in the T20 Blast under local player status, subject to eligibility confirmation.
It is important to note that official confirmation is still awaited, and the final status will depend on the relevant eligibility rules and approvals.
Will Mohammad Amir Play As A Local England Player?
In English domestic cricket, holding citizenship alone does not automatically confirm local player status. A player is considered a “Qualified Cricketer” if they are a British or Irish citizen, however additional conditions apply under county cricket regulations.
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Notably, Regulation 2.1.2 states that a player must not, within the 12 months before 1 April of the relevant season, have played cricket for any Full Member country outside England at Under-17 level or above.
Also, they must not have played professional cricket in another Full Member country outside England and Wales, unless under overseas registration rules or approved conditions by the ECB.
It is important to note that this rule could impact Amir’s situation, as he recently featured in the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2026) for Rawalpindi as a domestic player. Therefore, citizenship alone may not instantly classify him as a local cricketer in England competitions.
Mohammad Amir’s International Career
Amir retired from international cricket for the second time in December 2024. During his international career, he played 36 Tests, 61 One Day Internationals, and 62 T20 Internationals for Pakistan. Notably, he was part of the 2017 Champions Trophy winning squad, where he dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan in the final at The Oval.
Since January 2025, Amir has played 59 T20 matches, taking 75 wickets at an average of 22.88, along with an economy rate of 8.19.
Future Possibilities For Amir Including IPL
Moreover, it is also important to note that obtaining a UK passport has opened additional opportunities for Amir in global franchise cricket.
Notably, he may become eligible to register as a British overseas player in various leagues. If rules permit, he could even enter the IPL auction under overseas player category through his British citizenship.
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