On Sunday, December 14, Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir decided to bow out of international cricket. This comes on the backdrop of the retirement of Imad Wasim, who announced his decision on Friday, December 13.
However, this is not the first time that Amir has retired from international cricket. Prior to this, the fast bowler retired in 2020 following differences with the team management.
But he overturned his retirement earlier this year to represent Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup held in the West Indies and the USA.
Amir returned to Pakistan colours in the bilateral series against New Zealand in April this year. He then played against Ireland and England in May before boarding the flight to the T20 World Cup.
The left-arm fast bowler picked up seven wickets in four matches, though Pakistan couldn’t book a slot in the Super Eight. This was Amir’s last international outing with Pakistan.
Amit took to his social media accounts to share his retirement decision. He wrote, “After careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket.”
“These decisions are never easy but are inevitable. I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan Cricket to new heights! Representing my country has been and always will be the greatest honour of my life. I would sincerely like to thank the PCB, my family and friends, and, above all, my fans for their continuous love & support,” Amir further added.
Announcement of my retirement from international cricket 🏏. pic.twitter.com/CsPfOTGY6O
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) December 14, 2024
Mohammad Amir’s Career at a Glance
Mohammad Amir made his international debut within a year of his domestic cricket debut. He got his T20I cap in June 2009, followed by Test and ODI caps next month.
Amir donned the Test cap in 36 matches, taking 119 wickets at an average of 30.47. In ODIs, he racked up 81 scalps in 61 appearances, while he took 71 wickets in 62 matches.
Amir’s career was largely clouded by spot-fixing charges labelled in 2010, which later turned into a five-year ban. He did return to action in 2016 and showcased his pace bowling skills before he retired for the first time in 2020. And now he has again called time on his career after a short stint.
