Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has revealed that he will be eligible to take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from the 2026 season and if the opportunity comes his way, he would love to explore it.

“Next year tak meri opportunity ban rahi agar hua to kyu nahi (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 said on show “Haarna Mana Hai.”

Amir’s wife Narjis is a UK citizen and the left-arm quick is hoping to obtain an UK passport, which will open the doors for him to play in the IPL.

When the host of the show asked Amir, “What will be his reactions when he will be criticise in Pakistan for playing in the IPL?”

In reply, Amir refused to take any names as he said, “Pakistani cricketers were banned in the IPL, but our former cricketers were doing commentary and were also coach of the franchise.”

Amir was referring to legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram, who was the bowling coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise and former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raza, who has had several commentary stints in the cash-rich league.

Amir expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli, saying that he cherishes the bat the Indian legend gave him ahead of their T20 World Cup 2016 match in Kolkata.

“Virat is great and admires talent. Virat gifted me his bat and I was overwhelmed by his action,” Amir recalled. “I have always been a great admirer of his batting and he is of my bowling. I played some good knocks with his bat.”

Mohammad Amir also expressed his desire to play for RCB. Ahmad Shahzad, fellow guest on the show, claimed that Amir can change RCB’s fortunes and lead them to their maiden IPL title.

“RCB need a bowler like Amir to fix their bowling woes. They have good batting unit but their problem has always been a problem. If Amir plays for RCB, they will win the title,” Shahzad said.