Agni Dev Chopra, son of celebrated Bollywood director-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and film critic Anupama Chopra, has officially registered for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 auction. This move comes after a solid run in Indian domestic cricket, where he played until 2025, participating in prestigious tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Notably, Chopra was also awarded the Madhavrao Scindia 2023-24 for being the Highest Run Getter in the Ranji Trophy-Plate Group by the BCCI.
Base Price and Player Profile
Registered as a US citizen, Agni Dev Chopra has declared himself a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spin bowler. His base price for the upcoming PSL auction has been set at PKR 6,00,000, which translates to approximately $2,100 USD or ₹1.9 lakhs.
Impact of BCCI Regulations
Historically, foreign players could participate in Indian domestic cricket. However, the BCCI revised its rules in 2024, now requiring players to hold an Indian passport to compete. Agni Dev himself played for Mizoram in Indian domestic cricket until last year, showcasing his talent before this policy change.
Pathway to International Leagues
To play in foreign T20 leagues, Indian cricketers typically need to announce their retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. However, as a US citizen, Agni Dev Chopra is exempt from this restriction, allowing him to participate in the Pakistan Super League and other global leagues without having to retire from his domestic career.
This situation is reminiscent of Unmukt Chand, who captained the India Under-19 team to victory in the 2012 ICC U-19 World Cup and played in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chand later retired from Indian cricket to pursue opportunities in various leagues across the globe.