Mohammad Amir, the left-arm fast bowler has decided to come out of international retirement in what comes as a pleasing development for Pakistan cricket. The 29-year-old pacer stunned the cricket world by announcing his international retirement last year.
The pacer clarified that he made the big decision because of his issues with the team management. After Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis stepped down from their posts on Monday, Mohammad Amir decided to make himself available for his country once again.
Mohammad Amir Available For Pakistan After
On 26 July 2019, Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from Test cricket in order to focus on limited-overs cricket. On 17 December 2020, he announced his retirement from international cricket. The pacer played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 50 T20Is before announcing retirement. He represented Pakistan in 36 Tests and took 119 wickets at an average of 30.47. He also featured in 61 ODIs and claimed 81 wickets at an average of 29.62.
As reported by Daily Pakistan, Amir told private media: “I am available for the team”.
He is available to play for the Pakistan cricket team but the left-arm fast bowler will not represent his nation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced their 15-man squad yesterday, and Mohammad Amir, expectedly, was not a part of the team.
Pakistan had recently announced a 15 member squad for the T20 World cup and there was no place for Mohammad Amir who has shown interest in coming back to international cricket.
Mohammad Amir Has Not Played International Cricket Since August 2020
Mohammad Amir has represented the Pakistan cricket team in 50 T20I matches, scalping 59 wickets at an economy rate of 7.02. His last appearance for the Pakistan cricket team came during the side’s England tour last year. Amir was a part of the playing XI that played in the second T20I of the series in Manchester on August 30, 2020.
A few months after the tour, the pacer bid farewell to the international arena. During his time away from international cricket, the left-arm fast bowler played in various T20 leagues around the world.
Mohammad Amir has performed well in CPL 2021. It will be interesting to see if and when he plays for the Pakistan national team after coming out of international retirement.