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Follow UsWith a new regime taking over the affairs of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), under the leadership of Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has come out of retirement from international cricket. He has made himself available for the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies following discussions with the PCB.
"I still dream to play for Pakistan! life brings us to the points where at times we have to reconsider our decisions. 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," Amir wrote on 'X'.
"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."
Amir retired from international cricket in December 2020, having represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 50 T20Is. He alleged that he was being "mentally tortured" by the team management. Later, Misbah-Ul-Haq, who was the head coach of the team then, stated that Amir was making excuses, whereas PCB had refused to make more comments on the matter.
Amir is not the first Pakistani player to have come out of retirement this week, with Imad Wasim also announcing his return to the fold on March 23, 2024 (Saturday) in a bid to play for Pakistan.
The news is followed by the PCB Chairman hinting Shaheen Shah Afridi may not lead Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, stating that they would arrive at a decision following the fitness camp. Afridi was appointed captain of the T20I side in November and has led Pakistan in only one series against New Zealand which they lost 4-1.
The team are currently training with the Pakistani military in Kakul. If Afridi is not retained as captain, Pakistan will have their third T20I skipper in five months.
