Fast bowler Mohammad Amir on Sunday announced his decision to come out of retirement in the hope of playing in the T20 World Cup to be held in America and West Indies in June this year. The announcement by Amir, who retired from international cricket at the end of 2020, comes just after the PCB announced its new seven-member selection panel, which includes four former Test cricketers.
Aamir declared on X (formerly Twitter), “I still dream of playing for Pakistan!” “Life brings us to that point where sometimes we have to reconsider our decisions. There have been some positive discussions between me and the PCB, where they respectfully made me feel that I am needed and I can still play for Pakistan. “I can play, and after discussion with my family and well-wishers, I announce that I am available for consideration for the upcoming T20 World Cup.”
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— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) March 24, 2024
“I want to do this for my country because it comes before my personal decisions. Wearing the green jersey and serving my country has always been and will continue to be my biggest aspiration.”
Aamir, who burst onto the international stage as a talented player at the age of 17, has 50 T20 Internationals to his name since making his debut in 2009. In those matches, he took 59 wickets with an impressive economy rate of 7.02. His most recent T20 innings came in this year’s PSL, where he took 10 wickets in 9 matches for Quetta Gladiators.
However, his illustrious career took a turn for the worse in 2010 when he was caught in the spot-fixing scandal during a Test match against England at Lord’s. This incident not only tarnished his reputation but also led to a long ban from the game. Despite serving his sentence and returning to cricket in 2016, the shadow of his past continued to haunt him.
Amidst the ups and downs, Mohammad Amir shocked the cricket world by announcing his retirement from international cricket in December 2020, citing mental torture and lack of support from the team management as the reasons for his decision. It was a move that disappointed fans.
For Mohammed Amir, this comeback is not just about personal glory or liberation; It’s about wearing the green jersey and representing your country with pride. It’s all about proving your detractors wrong and silencing your critics with your performances on the field. It is about inspiring the new generation of cricketers and showing them that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest challenges.