Mohammad Amir Announces Retirement from International Cricket

Pakistani left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the news in an official statement. Amir last represented Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup held in the United States and the West Indies.

Amir had previously retired from international cricket in 2020, citing unfair treatment by the then head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis as the reasons for his decision.

Amir made his international debut in 2009 with a T20I against England at The Oval. He was a regular fixture in Pakistan's squad, although his career was marked by several comebacks and setbacks. Known as the "bad boy" of cricket, Amir was involved in a spot-fixing scandal that led to a prison sentence and a five-year ban from cricket. After serving his ban, he made multiple returns to the national team but has now decided to retire from international cricket for good.

Speaking about his retirement, Mohammad Amir said, "Playing for Pakistan in all three formats has been a great honor. I know this is a tough decision, but I believe this is the right time to step aside for the next generation and to help elevate Pakistan cricket to new heights."

He further added, "I would like to thank the PCB for supporting me over the years. I also want to express my gratitude to the Pakistani fans for their unwavering support throughout my career."

PCB Chief Operating Officer, Syed Sameer Ahmed said, "On behalf of the PCB, I extend our sincere gratitude to Amir for his services to Pakistan cricket, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

Mohammad Amir made his international debut in June 2009. Over the course of his career, he played 36 Test matches, 61 ODIs, and 62 T20Is for Pakistan. Amir took a total of 271 wickets and scored 1,179 runs in international cricket.