Amir retires from Test cricket
Pakistan left-arm paceman Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday with immediate effect. The 27-year old will however continue to play ODIs and T20s for Pakistan.
“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 issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
He reiterated that he is looking forward to the challenge of playing the T20 World Cup next year. “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.
Amir made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in Galle in July 2009. He featured in 36 Tests, taking 119 wickets at an average of 30.47.
His best bowling returns - six for 44 – were against the West Indies in Kingston in April 2017.
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