Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket after Imad Wasim announced his retirement on December 13.
Throughout his career, Amir has picked 271 wickets and 1,179 runs across all formats. One of his most notable achievements was his exceptional performance in the Champions Trophy final against India, dismissing key batters Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan.
Both cricketers represented in this year’s T20 World Cup, held in the USA and West Indies.
“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 tweeted.
Announcement of my retirement from international cricket 🏏. pic.twitter.com/CsPfOTGY6O
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) December 14, 2024
“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 who made his international debut for Pakistan on June 07, 2009 against England in the T20I matched played at The Oval and has played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is for Men in Green and dismissed 119, 81 and 71 batters respectively.
Amir first retired from international cricket in 202 but reversed his decisions earlier this year to play for Men in Green in T20Is. He played all four group A matches for the Babar Azam-led side in the T20 World Cup 2024 against India, Canada and Ireland.
