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Mohammad Amir ‘available’ to represent Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir on Sunday announced taking his retirement back from international cricket and declared himself available for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to run from June 2 in the USA and the West Indies.

Amir took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account and shared his decision to reconsider his retirement after ‘positive discussions’ with PCB officials.

I still dream to play for Pakistan! life brings us to the points where at times we have to reconsider our decisions,” posted Amir.

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“There has been few positive discussions between myself and the PCB where they respectfully made me feel that I was needed and can still play for Pakistan after discussing with family and we’ll wishers I declare that I am available to be considered for upcoming t20WC.

“I want do this for my country as it comes before my personal decisions. Donning the green jersey and serving my country has always been, and will continue to be, my greatest aspirations.”

Mohammad Amir shockingly announced retirement from international cricket back in 2020 at the age of 28 citing differences with the then-team management.

However, time and again the star pacer was asked about making a comeback to international cricket, citing his exceptional performances in league cricket.

He claimed ten wickets in nine matches for Quetta Gladiators during the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine.

He has represented Pakistan in 50 T20Is and picked 59 wickets at an average of 21.40.

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