Mohammad Amir has always been a name that sparks debate in Pakistan cricket. From his sensational debut as a teenage fast-bowling prodigy to his controversial exits from international cricket, his journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster.
Now, the left-arm pacer has finally broken his silence on why he stepped away from the national team—not once, but twice.
“I Was Deliberately Ignored”
In a recent television interview, Amir recalled how he was left out of Pakistan’s squad for the 2020 New Zealand tour during the COVID-19 pandemic. He claimed that despite 40 players being selected, his name was nowhere to be found.
“Pakistan was going to New Zealand during COVID. Forty players were selected, but my name was not there.”
For a bowler who had proven his worth on the international stage, this omission felt personal. It wasn’t just a selection decision—it was, according to him, a deliberate move to keep him out.
“PSL Was Used to Sideline Me and Malik”
Amir also alleged that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was strategically used to ensure he and veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik had no chance of making a comeback.
“PSL was about to start, but they announced the team early so that Amir and Malik wouldn’t perform well and they wouldn’t have to take us.”
This accusation raises some serious questions. Did the selectors fear that Amir and Malik would force their way back into the squad with standout performances?
Aiming at Waqar Younis and the 90s Cricketers
Amir didn’t hold back when speaking about the influence of certain former cricketers in his career. He specifically pointed fingers at former head coach Waqar Younis, accusing him of making biased decisions.
“A former cricketer from the 90s tried his best to destroy my career.”
While Amir didn’t name anyone, his words hint at deep-rooted politics in Pakistan cricket, where past grudges sometimes dictate present selections.
A Controversial Career Ends—Again
Mohammad Amir first retired from international cricket in 2020, citing mistreatment from team management. However, he made a surprise comeback ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024, only to retire again on December 14, 2024.
His career will always be remembered for what could have been. From his meteoric rise as a teenager to his spot-fixing ban, comebacks, and eventual fallouts with PCB, his story remains one of Pakistan cricket’s most dramatic sagas.
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