Mohammad Amir announces permanent retirement from international cricket

Mohammad Amir has officially announced the end of his international cricket chapter, dismissing circulating rumors about a potential return to the Pakistan national team. The announcement was made on December 14, 2024, from the United Kingdom, marking a definitive conclusion to his career with the national side.

Addressing the reasons behind his decision, the 34-year-old explained his current status in the UK. Having secured British citizenship and a UK passport, he noted that he is now considered a local British player. This status directly impacts his professional playing eligibility in domestic English competitions.

Elaborating on the contractual obligations tied to his residency, Amir stated, "I am now a local Briton. When playing as a local player in competitions like the County Championship and The Hundred, you have to sign a document stating that you cannot play as a local player for any other country. Therefore, the chapter for Pakistan has now ended."

Amir's international career includes significant statistics across all formats for the Pakistan national team. Over the course of his career, he claimed 119 wickets in 36 Test matches, 81 wickets in 61 One Day Internationals, and 71 wickets in 62 Twenty20 internationals after making his international debut in 2009.

His career highlights also feature notable performances in major International Cricket Council tournaments. He took 6 wickets in 7 matches during the 2009 T20 World Cup, 8 wickets in 6 matches during the 2010 T20 World Cup, and secured 17 wickets during the 2019 ODI World Cup.

Prior to this final announcement, Amir had previously broken his retirement to return to the Pakistan squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, with his latest declaration made in December 2024, any future speculation regarding a return to international cricket has been firmly put to rest.