Agni Dev was listed in the PCB website as a US citizen with a base price of PKR 600,000.
On Saturday (February 7), Agni became a talking point on X after several netizens shared a document claiming the batter had registered for the auction as a player from the USA.
According to the official player auction list released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Agni Dev was listed as a US citizen with a base price of PKR 600,000.
Amid the backlash, Agni took to Instagram Stories to address the rumours, clarifying that he has not signed for the PSL. His mother also shared his statement on X.
"Fake and misleading reports are being circulated in my name regarding a tournament. I would like to clarify that I have not enrolled for the PSL. I remain fully focused on my cricket journey in the USA and my long-term career goals. I request everyone not to fall prey to misinformation," Agni Dev wrote.
Agni Chopra rose to prominence in the 2023-24 season, where he dominated the Ranji Trophy Plate season for Mizoram, finishing as the leading run-scorer. In his debut first-class season, he amassed 939 runs at an average of 78.25. He then scripted history by becoming the first player in first-class cricket to smash centuries in his first four matches.
Agni has played 11 first-class matches so far, scoring 1,804 runs at an average of 94.94. He has also featured in 12 List-A fixtures and 16 T20s. He represented MI New York in the 2025 edition of the Major League Cricket (MLC).