Mohammad Amir has made himself obtainable for choice to Pakistan for the upcoming T20 World Cup that begins on June 1 within the USA and the West Indies. Amir’s final match for Pakistan was a T20I towards England in 2020, and he retired from worldwide cricket in December that yr, saying he felt mentally tortured.
“I nonetheless dream to play for Pakistan!” Amir, 31, mentioned in a put up on social media. “Life brings us to the factors the place at occasions we’ve to rethink our selections. There have been a number of optimistic discussions between myself and the PCB the place they respectfully made me really feel that I used to be wanted and may nonetheless play for Pakistan, and after discussing with household and nicely wishers I declare that I’m obtainable to be thought of for upcoming T20 WC. I need do that for my nation because it comes earlier than my private selections. Donning the inexperienced jersey and serving my nation has at all times been, and can proceed to be, my best aspiration.”
Amir most lately performed the 2024 PSL, the place he completed with 10 wickets in 9 video games with an financial system of 8.41 for Quetta Gladiators. Amir’s announcement comes a day after allrounder Imad Wasim reversed his retirement and likewise made himself obtainable for choice for the T20 World Cup.