After Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir re-retires from international cricket

Mohammad Amir has once again decided to step away from international cricket, announcing his retirement through a heartfelt post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

His decision comes just a day after fellow Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim also bid farewell to international cricket.  

In his emotional message, Amir wrote, "After careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket. These decisions are never easy but are inevitable. I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan Cricket to new heights."

He further added, "Representing my country has been and always will be the greatest honour of my life. I would sincerely like to thank the PCB, my family and friends, and, above all, my fans for their continuous love and support."  

This marks the second time Amir has retired from international cricket. His first retirement came in 2020 at the age of 28, following differences with the team management. However, he returned earlier this year to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, alongside Imad Wasim.  

Amir's final international appearance was against Ireland during the T20 World Cup 2024, where he delivered an economical spell, taking 2 wickets for just 11 runs in his four overs. Despite his stellar efforts in the tournament, where he emerged as Pakistan’s best bowler with seven wickets in four matches at an average of 10.28, Pakistan faced an early exit after group-stage defeats to India and the USA.  

Having made his international debut at just 17 during the ICC T20 World Cup 2009, Amir was instrumental in Pakistan’s title-winning campaign that year. Over the course of his career, he played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 62 T20Is, claiming 271 wickets and scoring 1,179 runs across all formats.  

Among the highlights of his illustrious career was his fiery spell in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final against India, where his early breakthroughs paved the way for Pakistan’s memorable victory under Sarfaraz Ahmed’s leadership.