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Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from the longest format of the game and reveals the reason behind it
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced. The 27 year old pacer will however continue to play in the shorter versions of the game. Till date, he has represented Pakistan in 36 Tests between 2009 and 2019. In between, he also served a five-year ban for fixing matches when the team travelled to England in 2010.
He said, "It has been an honor 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. 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."
"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 young fast bowlers, it is appropriate that I call time in Test Cricket so that the selectors can plan accordingly."
"I want to thank all my team-mates as well the opponents in red ball cricket. It has been a privilege to play with and against them. I am sure our paths will continue to cross in limited-overs cricket as all of us play and compete with the same vigor and determination."
Amir was the pick of the bowlers for his side in the recently concluded ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. He played 8 matches and picked up 17 wickets at an average of 21.06.
He also thanked the PCB for providing him an opportunity to showcase his skill set at the highest level. "I also want to thank the PCB for providing me the opportunity to don the golden star on my chest. And, I am grateful to my coaches who have groomed me at various stages of my career."
