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Mohammad Amir's Citizenship Status Impacts PSL Eligibility

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir will be classified as an overseas player in the 2027 Pakistan Super League following his acquisition of British citizenship.

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Amir, who played for Rawalpindiz in the 2026 season as a local player, now holds a British passport and is treated as a domestic cricketer in English competitions.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board has yet to clarify how this reclassification will affect Amir's existing two-year contract with Rawalpindiz, which covers both the 2026 and 2027 seasons.