Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir, who announced his retirement from international cricket in 2024, has revealed that his days of association with the Pakistan cricket team are over.
For the unversed, Amir has acquired British citizenship. Speaking in an interview with Furqian Bhatti on YouTube, the former Pakistan speedster revealed that his Pakistan chapter has come to a close now.
“I am a British local now. When you play in competitions such as the County Championship and The Hundred as a local player, you have to sign a document stating that you cannot play for another country as a local. So, the Pakistan chapter I had before is now closed,” Amir revealed in an interview with cricket YouTuber Furqan Bhatti.
Amir, who made his international debut in June 2009, played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is for his national team. Notably, he was banned from all forms of the game for five years in 2011 for spot-fixing.
However, after the completion of his ban, he made his comeback to international cricket in 2016. He had put up an exceptional effort in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final against India, propelling his side to a comfortable title win. He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2024.
“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,” Amir said in an official release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
“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 throughout my career,” he added.
Amir last featured for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 in June, picking up six wickets in four matches.
