Close friends of Shubman Gill put an end to the intense speculation on social media by taking a clarifying action. Agni Chopra Break the silence. Cricketer son of famous film producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and film critics Anupama Chopra On February 8, 2026, he officially addressed viral rumors linking him to a high-profile overseas tournament. By speaking out, the 27-year-old has finally clarified his professional status and his future in the sport.

Anupama Chopra’s son cricketer Agni breaks silence on PSL registration report

The dispute reportedly arose in a document from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Appears on X (formerly Twitter) showing a person named “Agni Dev Chopra The serial number is 822. The listing shows he is a US citizen (born in Detroit) and has a base price of PKR 6,000,000 (approximately Rs. 19.6 million). Given the complex sporting relationship between India and Pakistan, the news immediately sparked a wave of attention on social media.

Agni Chopra is the son of film producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and film critic Anupama Chopra.

He is a US citizen and has also played cricket in India. He represented Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy.

Now, his name has been registered as a US Cricketer for the PSL 2026 auction with a base price of PKR… pic.twitter.com/Xxz2oaT1zE

— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) February 8, 2026

Agni took to Instagram Stories to clarify the facts and categorically denied:

“False and misleading reports about the tournament are being circulated on my behalf. I would like to clarify that I have not signed up for the PSL. I remain fully focused on my cricket journey in the United States and my long-term career goals. I request everyone not to fall prey to misinformation.”

The denial was further amplified by his mother, renowned film critic Anupama, who shared the statement on her platform. While his name was on the first draft of the auction list, reports suggest that the PCB has since released a revised list in which his name has been removed.

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— Anupama Chopra (@anupamachopra) February 7, 2026

Agni Chopra switches to USA Cricket: Record and future goals

Due to Agni’s historic start in Indian domestic cricket, his name holds great importance in the cricketing world. Representing Mizoram, he became the first first-class player in history to score hundreds in each of his first four games. By the end of his tenure in India, he had scored 1,804 first-class runs at an astonishing average of 94.94.

• BCCI recognized: He is the recipient of the award Madhavrao Scindia Award Ranked first in the Ranji Trophy Plate League for the 2023-24 season.
• Regulatory shifts: Agni holds a US passport and his career path has been affected by the 2024 BCCI rule changes that restrict non-Indian passport holders from participating in Indian domestic cricket matches.
• Major League Cricket (MLC): In 2025, Agni officially entered the American system and signed with MI New York (sister team of Mumbai Indians) for $50,000 in the MLC domestic draft.