Mohammad Amir Confirms Final Retirement Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan cricket is once again facing challenges in its pace bowling department, which has led to growing speculation about a possible return of Mohammad Amir — one of the most talented fast bowlers the country has ever produced — ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

At 33 years old, Amir continues to stay active in franchise cricket around the world, despite announcing his retirement from international cricket last year. Recently, rumors of his comeback started spreading after he decided to withdraw from the ILT20 auction. Many local journalists and fans saw this as a hint that Amir might be preparing to make himself available for the national team again.

However, Mohammad Amir has now ended all such discussions. In a recent statement, he made it clear that his decision to retire from international cricket is final. He explained that he has no plans to wear the green Pakistan jersey again and wants everyone to respect his choice. Amir also requested fans and the media to focus their attention on the current players, emphasizing that it is their time to perform and take Pakistan forward in the upcoming tournaments.

While Pakistan’s current pace attack has shown promise, few bowlers have been able to match Amir’s skill, accuracy, and ability to handle pressure during crucial moments. His swing bowling, especially with the new ball, once made him one of the most feared bowlers in the world. A comeback would not have been entirely surprising, as Amir had previously reversed his retirement to participate in the 2024 T20 World Cup. However, that return did not bring the same success he had enjoyed in his earlier years.

So, will Mohammad Amir return to international cricket again? His response this time is clear and firm: no. He has chosen to move on, focusing instead on his franchise career and personal life. Still, Amir continues to express his love and support for Pakistan cricket, saying that he remains hopeful for the team’s success on the world stage. Even from the sidelines, he believes the new generation of bowlers has what it takes to bring glory back to Pakistan.

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