In a candid move that has put an end to the intense speculations going on on social media, Shubman Gill’s close friend Agni Chopra Breaks the silence. Cricketer son of acclaimed filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and film critic Anupama Chopra Officially addressed viral claims linking him to a high-profile overseas tournament on February 8, 2026. By speaking out, the 27-year-old has finally set the record straight regarding his professional status and his future in the game.
Anupama Chopra’s son cricketer Agni breaks silence on PSL registration report
The controversy reportedly started after a document Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) X (formerly Twitter), showing a player named ‘Agni Dev Chopra’ Listed at serial number 822. The list identified him as a USA citizen (he was born in Detroit) with a base net worth of PKR 6,000,000 (approximately ₹19.6 lakh). Given the complex sporting relations between India and Pakistan, the news triggered an immediate wave of social media scrutiny.
Agni Chopra is the son of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and film critic Anupama Chopra.
He is a citizen of USA and has also played cricket in India. He represented Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy.
Now, his name is registered for the PSL 2026 auction as the USA cricketer with the base price of PKR… pic.twitter.com/Xxz2oaT1zE
-Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) 8 February 2026
Taking to Instagram Stories to set the record straight, Agni issued a strong rebuttal:
“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 am completely focused on my cricket journey in the United States and my long-term career goals. I request everyone not to fall prey to misinformation.”
His mother, renowned film critic Anupama, added to the denial by sharing the statement on her platform. While his name appeared in the initial draft of the auction list, reports indicate that the PCB has released a revised list removing his name.
– Anupama Chopra (@anupamachopra) 7 February 2026
Agni Chopra’s transition to USA Cricket: Records and future goals
Agni’s name holds great importance in the cricket world due to his historical beginning in Indian domestic cricket. Representing Mizoram, he became the first player in first-class history to score a century in each of his first four matches. By the end of his tenure in India, he had scored 1,804 first-class runs at an astonishing average of 94.94.
- BCCI Recognition: He was the recipient of Madhavrao Scindia Award As the top run-scorer in the Ranji Trophy Plate League for the 2023–24 season.
- Regulatory changes: Holding a US passport, Agni’s career path was influenced by the 2024 BCCI rule change which bans non-Indian passport holders from participating in domestic cricket in India.
- Major League Cricket (MLC): In 2025, Agni officially moved to the American system by signing with MI New York (an associate franchise of Mumbai Indians) for $50,000 in the MLC Domestic Draft.
