It is to be noted that Amir announced his retirement from the red-ball format in July 2019 and retired from both white-ball formats in December 2020.
Digital Desk: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has come out of international retirement and made himself available for selection ahead of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played in June. The announcement was made by Amir on the social media platform "X."
Amir said he's had a "few positive discussions" with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the board "respectfully" let him know he was required.
"I still dream to play for Pakistan!
life brings us to the points where at times we have to reconsider our decisions, There has been few positive discussions between myself and the PCB where they respectfully made me feel that I was needed and can still play for Pakistan after discussing with family and we'll wishers I declare that I am available to be considered for upcoming t20WC, 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 aspirations," Amir posted on X.
It is to be noted that Amir announced his retirement from the red-ball format in July 2019 and retired from both white-ball formats in December 2020.
After making his Test debut against Sri Lanka in July 2009, the Pakistani bowler went on to play 36 Tests for his country.
In 50 T20Is and 61 ODIs, the 31-year-old has played for Pakistan. The left-arm speedster has taken 59 scalps in the sport's shortest format, 81 in the 50-over format, and 119 in the red-ball game.
Amir participated in the Pakistan Super League (PSL)'s ninth season as a player for the Quetta Gladiators. He ended as Quetta's third-leading wicket-taker after Abrar Ahmed and Akeal Hosein, having taken ten wickets in nine games at an economy of 8.41 runs per over.
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