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Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket

Saturday, 14-Dec-2024, 06:37 AM
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Pakistan's fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket. This marks the end of a career that has spanned over many years. Amir, earlier this year, came out of retirement to play for Pakistan at the T20I World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA.

“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!" Amir said on X.

“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," he added.

Mohammad Amir has played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 62 T20Is. Mohammad Amir's impact has been most notable in the white-ball format of the game. Firstly, he announced his retirement from international cricket in 2020, but came out of retirement to make himself available for Pakistan at the T20I World Cup. He made his international debut in 2009.

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