Mohammad Amir exposes PCB, reveals why he really quit Pakistan cricket… again | Cricket News

Mohammad Amir (AFP Photo)

NEW DELHI: Former quick bowler Mohammad Amir has revealed that he felt sidelined and ignored by the “Pakistan cricket setup” following the 2024 T20 World Cup, attributing the dearth of communication from the board as the important thing cause behind his retirement late final 12 months. Amir, together with Imad Wasim, had come out of retirement to take part within the 2024 T20 World Cup, the place Pakistan’s disappointing marketing campaign noticed them crash out earlier than the Super Eight stage.
The duo introduced their retirements on consecutive days in December.

Speaking on a TV channel, Amir stated, “I felt sidelined and ignored by the Pakistan cricket setup after the T20 World Cup. After the T20 World Cup ended, no one even talked to me. No one told me if I was part of the future plans.”
He added, “A wise person understands the signs – if you’re not in the plans, then you have to think about yourself. That’s exactly what I did. I’ve made up my mind now – thank you very much, international cricket.”

Amir had beforehand retired from worldwide cricket in December 2020, citing points with then-coaches Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis.
He additionally disclosed that he had turned down a County contract after being requested by the PCB to signify Pakistan on the World Cup within the Americas.

“Honestly speaking, I ended up spending more money than I made. I travelled with my trainer, and all those expenses came out of my own pocket. But that’s a different matter,” Amir stated.
On the sport itself, Amir advocated for an aggressive mindset in cricket.
“Cricket used to be fierce. Being mentally aggressive is part of the game’s beauty. It’s not about disrespect – it’s about shifting the batter’s focus. Off the field, we all hang out and joke around,” he shared.
The 33-year-old additionally threw his help behind Babar Azam, expressing confidence that Pakistan’s star batter will bounce again, whereas additionally declaring technical flaws in his sport.