World acclaim specialist Mohammad Amir has retired from international cricket yet again, saying an emotional goodbye to the game. Fans reflected on his stellar career after his announcement came in via a heartfelt post from his official X (Twitter for those not on the platform) account. Amir played his last international cricket T20 match against Ireland during the 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA.
A day before, Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket, and now he is an Amir. Amir thanked everyone for their support and explained why he was stepping away. He penned “in his tweet, “It has been a terribly tricky call to retire from international cricket after such a long and rewarding career.” “They are never any easy and sometimes are avoidable.” “This is the right time for the next generation to receive the baton and take cricketing Pakistan to” new heights,” I feel.
‘I am so proud to have had the honour of representing my country, ‘ he added. I’d like to personally thank the PCB and my family and close friends, as well as my fanbase,e for their never-ending love” and support.” Fans of Amir took to social media to pay tribute to his contributions to Pakistan cricket and echo him ‘said, ‘I can’t thank my supporters enough.'”
Amir announces retirement for the second time. The first arrived in 2020 when he left at 28 to ‘have some differences of opinion’ with team management. But he came back earlier this year, in 2024, to play for Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup, and he did exceptionally well there. In four matches, his seven wickets cost him just 10.28 runs
It was pretty late when he made his international cricket journey, as he did at 17, making his international cricket bow at the ICC T20 World Cup in 2009. That year, his pace was a significant factor as Pakistan emerged victorious in their first T20 World Cup, making him one of the most awaited young fast bowlers in the world. During a career spanning 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is, Amir returned 271 wickets and scored 1,179 runs.
However, despite this fiery spell he had in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final I, India isn’t one of the most iconic moments of his career. His quick three wickets, including that of Virat Kohli, set thePakistan’sfor Pakistan’s emphatic victory. Cricket fans remember the day this performance came, and other than England, cricket will never forget this performance—Amir’s one of Amir’s best performances on the biggest stage.
From an international perspective, Mohammad Amir walks Pakistan’s Pakistan’s finest bowlers. We will remember his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations, his passion for the game, and the forgettable moments he gifted us … fans and critics alike. The departure of a chapter on extraordinary talent and resilience in Pakistan Cricket draws curtains.
