Pakistan Fast Bowler Mohammad Amir Says He Is Available For T20 World Cup Selection – News18

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan quick bowler Mohammad Amir says he’s out there for the upcoming T20 World Cup after having “positive discussions” with Pakistan Cricket Board officers.

The left-arm quick bowler performed his final T20 worldwide towards England in August 2020 earlier than he give up worldwide cricket, saying he was mentally tortured.

“I still dream to play for Pakistan!” the 31-yr-outdated Amir wrote on X, previously often known as Twitter, on Sunday.

“Life brings us to the points where at times we have to reconsider our decisions. There have been a few positive discussions between myself and the PCB where they respectfully made me feel that I was needed and can still play for Pakistan, and after discussing with family and well wishers I declare that I am available to be considered for upcoming T20 WC.

“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 aspiration.”

Amir is the second Pakistan participant who has come out of retirement and proven curiosity in returning to worldwide cricket over the past two days.

On Saturday, all-rounder Imad Wasim mentioned that he’s additionally out there till the T20 World Cup after guiding Islamabad United to its third title within the Pakistan Super League earlier this week.

Amir additionally performed within the PSL for Quetta Gladiators and took 10 wickets in 9 video games with an financial system charge of 8.41. Both cricketers have expertise of enjoying T20 league cricket within the West Indies, which is a T20 World Cup co-host nation alongside the United States.

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