Amir’s Reason For Retirement From Test Cricket:- Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from Test Cricket on Friday. The Pakistan speedster shook the world, retiring from the longest format of the game at an age of just 27.
Mohammad Amir has decided to concentrate on white-ball cricket and thus, opted for retirement from the longest format of the game. Amir has played 36 tests for Pakistan, claiming 119 wickets at a phenomenal economy of 2.85. Amir made his debut in Test cricket as a 17-year old against Sri Lanka in 2009.
“It has been an honour to represent Pakistan in the pinnacle and traditional format of the game. I, however, have decided to move away from the longer version so I can concentrate on white-ball cricket,” Amir said in a statement.
“Playing for Pakistan remains my ultimate desire and objective, and I will try my best to be in the best physical shape to contribute in the team’s upcoming challenges, including next year’s ICC T20 World Cup.
Mohammad Amir started his career on a bright note. Making his debut in 2009, Amir was regarded as one of the brightest young talents however his involvement in spot-fixing in 2010 put him out of the game for five years.
The left-arm fast bowler showcased a phenomenal performance in the 2019 World Cup. Amir was the highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in the perennial tournament, picking 17 wickets in eight matches, including one 5-fer. After enduring a lean patch before the start of the announced, Amir made heads turn, picking three wickets in Pakistan’s first match of the World Cup against West Indies.
The left-hand fast bowler also picked a five-wicket haul against Australia, though Pakistan lost that match by 41 runs.
Mohammad Amir’s inclusion in the World Cup squad drew a lot of criticism as the left-hander had only picked 2 wickets in the last ten games before the start of the World Cup. The 27-year-old was not even in the Preliminary World Cup squad, however, Pakistan’s poor bowling display in the England tour saw the left-arm bowler making his comeback in the side and he obliged too.
“It has not been an easy decision to make and I have been thinking about this for some time. But with the ICC World Test Championship commencing shortly, and Pakistan boasting some very exciting young fast bowlers, it is appropriate that I call on my time in Test cricket so that the selectors can plan accordingly.”
