Pakistani Fast Bowler Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket Today
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Pakistani Fast Bowler Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket Today

Pakistani Fast Bowler Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket Today

Today Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Amir said: “It has been an honor to represent Pakistan in the pinnacle and traditional format of the game. I, however, have decided to move away from the longer version so I can concentrate on white-ball cricket.”

Pakistani Fast Bowler Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket Today

 

Mohammad Amir also shared a video on YouTube in which he explained his decision to the fans and cited the five-year gap in playing cricket due to the ban for spot-fixing as the main reason.

Pakistan remains my ultimate desire and objective, and I will try my best to be in the best physical shape to contribute in the team’s upcoming challenges, including next year’s ICC T20 World Cup,” said the fast bowler — who earned praise for his performance in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2019 — in the statement.

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Mohammad Amir 27-year-old cricketer shared that he was considering retirement from the format “for some time”, adding that it “has not been an easy decision to make”.

ICC World Test Championship commencing shortly, and Pakistan boasting some very exciting young fast bowlers, it is appropriate that I call on my time in Test cricket so that the selectors can plan accordingly.

“I want to thank all my team-mates as well the opponents in red-ball cricket. It has been a privilege to play with and against them. I am sure our paths will continue to cross in limited-overs cricket as all of us play and compete with the same vigour and determination.”

Amir also thanked the PCB for providing him “the opportunity to don the golden star on my chest”.

Amir has been one of the most exciting and talented left-arm fast bowlers in Test cricket in recent times. He overcame adversity as a young cricketer and came back stronger not only as a cricketer but also as a better human being. His skill, on the field, and his personality will be missed in the dressing room in the longer format,” stated PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan.”

Pakistani Fast Bowler Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket Today

Pakistani Fast Bowler Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket Today
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