After Imad, Mohammad Amir retires for international cricket

Pacer Mohammad Amir following Imad Wasim’s footsteps has decided to retire from international cricket.

The duo last featured for Pakistan in this year’s ICC T20 World Cup held in the USA and West Indies.

Amir, the 32-year-old from Gujjar Khan, featured in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is for Pakistan since making his international debut in June 2009.

Amir took 271 international wickets and had scored 1,179 runs across the three formats.

The pacer was part of the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup winning squad, while along with Imad, both were integral part of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy winning squad.

“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.

“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 thorough out my career.”

PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmad Syed: “On behalf of the PCB, I extend sincere gratitude to Amir and Imad for their services to Pakistan cricket and wish them the very best in their future endeavours.”