An undated picture of now-former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir. — PCB/File
“After careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket,” mentioned Amir in a press release issued on X, previously Twitter.
The left-arm pacer in March had taken again his retirement — introduced again in 2020 — following constructive discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
He then went on to develop into a part of Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies — additionally his closing look for the nationwide aspect.
— X@iamamirofficial
The 32-year-old made his worldwide debut in June 2009 and performed 36 Assessments, 61 ODIs, and 62 T20Is for Pakistan.
Throughout his profession, he claimed 271 worldwide wickets and scored 1,179 runs throughout codecs. and was a part of the T20 World Cup 2009 profitable squad in addition to the Champions Trophy profitable crew.
Increasing on his choice within the assertion immediately, Amir mentioned: “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’s cricket to new heights!”
“Representing my country has been and always will be the greatest honour of my life,” he added whereas thanking the PCB, his household, buddies and followers.
A day earlier, all-rounder Imad who had taken again his retirement in the identical month as Amir, had introduced to bid farewell to worldwide cricket.
“After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket,” he mentioned in a social media put up.
“While this chapter comes to an end, I look forward to continuing my journey in cricket through domestic and franchise cricket, and I hope to keep entertaining you all in new ways,” he added.
The all-rounder — a part of the Champions Trophy 2017 profitable squad — had beforehand introduced retirement from the sport in November 2023.
The 34-year-old Imad made his worldwide debut in Could 2015 in opposition to Zimbabwe and went on to signify Pakistan in 55 ODIs and 75 T20Is. He took 117 wickets and scored 1,540 runs in his worldwide profession.
