LAHORE – Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has announced their retirements from international cricket. He last featured for Pakistan in this year’s ICC T20 World Cup held in the USA and West Indies.
Amir, the 32-year-old from Gujjar Khan, featured in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is for Pakistan since making his international debut in June 2009. Amir took 271 international wickets and had scored 1,179 runs across the three formats.
Amir has been a key member of the Pakistan men’s cricket team over the years and he also represented Pakistan U19 team as part of their development early in their respective careers. Amir was part of the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup winning squad, while along with Imad Wasim, both were integral part of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy winning squad.
Mohammad Amir said, “It has been a great honour to play for Pakistan across all three formats. I know this is a difficult decision, but I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan cricket to new heights.
“I would like to thank the PCB for always extending the much-needed support over the years and I look forward to watching the team excel. I would also like to thank Pakistan fans for always supporting me thorough out my career.”
PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmad Syed said, “On behalf of the PCB, I extend sincere gratitude to Amir and Imad for their services to Pakistan cricket and wish them the very best in their future endeavours.”
