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Mohammad Amir announces retirement from international cricket (once again)

How will Mohammad Amir be remembered as an international cricketer?

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This time it looks serious. He has indeed retired now. He could have been one of the greatest ever. As a teenager he ruined his future by getting involved in spot fixing and losing 5 precious years in his peak. One of the deadliest new ball bowlers in white ball cricket ever especially for right handers.
 
Another one gone

Sold his country

Alhumdillah

Will do soap operas and tv talk show with his fraudster pal
 
He did wrong, shamed us and then did his time, but he also gave us glory.

Mixed bag.
 
Imad came back from retirement to play one of the worst innings in T20 history.

Amir came back from retirement to bowl the worst Super Over in history.

Both deserve this humiliation. Also, this drama of officially announcing retirement again was not needed. Everyone knew they were not going to get picked again but they just wanted to brush their egos.

Both of them couldn’t care less about Pakistan cricket. They returned because there was no league cricket to be played at the time. There was no opportunity cost.
 
2 ICC titles for him both where he performed in finals . Still a dream for many players .
 
Hitman said:
True! Dream for guys like Lillee, Marshall, Hadlee, Ambrose, Walsh, Donald, Pollock, Steyn as well.

What a legend!
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Amir isn't a bad bowler. People look at his for spot fixing + his latest 2024 wc performance. And don't get me wrong I am not supporting it.

He is a fixer and a very selfish player. Infact for 2024 he pulled a Miandad as he was a has been, couldn't even do well in PSL, and even so he was playing the cup cause their weren't any leagues to be played hence ge wanted money. Doesn't give a damn about patriotism.

But his 2009 self is a monster bowler. His 2017 self sucks however he somehow switched on for an all important final hence needs to be respected for giving pakistan 2 silverwares out of 3.

Pakistan only has a 3 trophy cabinet 😭😭
 
Mamoon said:
Imad came back from retirement to play one of the worst innings in T20 history.

Amir came back from retirement to bowl the worst Super Over in history.

Both deserve this humiliation. Also, this drama of officially announcing retirement again was not needed. Everyone knew they were not going to get picked again but they just wanted to brush their egos.

Both of them couldn’t care less about Pakistan cricket. They returned because there was no league cricket to be played at the time. There was no opportunity cost.
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Have a feeling that retirement announcement is needed to get around the NOC issue but I might be wrong!
 
This culture of announcing fake retirement was started by Shahid Afridi for the purpose of blackmailing and bullying the PCB. This trend is now restarted by Amir & Imad. Hopefully PCB accept their retirement smoothly so that they can rest forever
 
Amir has many flaws but Pakistan really didnt use him well either.

He was mentally finished in Test cricket by 2018 but was still a skilled white ball bowler. He could have played a good role as senior seamer in ODIs and T20Is and taken workload off Shaheen/Naseem.

Injuries and poor management have robbed Pakistan of 4 quality left arm quicks - Amir, Junaid, Rumman and Shaheen
 
Will be remembered as a match winner , who won CT and World Cup for Pakistan and was not treated well by PCB.
 
One thing is for sure he never fulfilled his true potential and missed his peak years but he had some awesome performences for Pak. I think this time its his true retirement. Also apparently Mohammad Irfan announced his retirement as well today
 
Hitman said:
True! Dream for guys like Lillee, Marshall, Hadlee, Ambrose, Walsh, Donald, Pollock, Steyn as well.

What a legend!
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Yes the way the Indians got bent over by his bowling in the 2017 CT final was certainly legendary.
 
I'll remember him as a world class white ball bowler, who one of our best players (if not the best) on the big stage. Won Pakistan 2 x tournaments thanks to 2 x memorable bowling displays in the 2009 WT20 and 2017 CT finals.

I'm certain Pakistan would've won the 2011 ODI WC if he was playing in that tournament.

The spot fixing did a lot of damage to Pakistan's reputation but it's important to remember over the last 15 years, no one has done more than Misbah to Pakistan cricket.
 
mominsaigol said:
Amir isn't a bad bowler. People look at his for spot fixing + his latest 2024 wc performance. And don't get me wrong I am not supporting it.

He is a fixer and a very selfish player. Infact for 2024 he pulled a Miandad as he was a has been, couldn't even do well in PSL, and even so he was playing the cup cause their weren't any leagues to be played hence ge wanted money. Doesn't give a damn about patriotism.

But his 2009 self is a monster bowler. His 2017 self sucks however he somehow switched on for an all important final hence needs to be respected for giving pakistan 2 silverwares out of 3.

Pakistan only has a 3 trophy cabinet 😭😭
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The guy is not built for the premier version of the game. Remember YK letting him have it Downunder during a test.
 
Outside of Pakistan no one would remember him, people will have a fleeting memory of him being a fixer, that’s about it.

Pakistanis will have mix memories of him, some will consider him a fixer some will remember him for his few decent performances in seaming conditions pre fixing and CT performance.
 
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he could have be an ATG bwoler and he started off very well on that path but fixing saga dented Pakistan badly.

I remember him for his fixing saga, then 2009 world cup performance and then 2017 knockout performance, that is it...
 
Aside from champions trophy final and t20 world cup final im 2009

I also enjoyed his bowling spell vs India in 2016 asia he took 3 for 18

I also loved his batting performence vs New Zealand in an ODI match I think it was in 2009 he scored 73 runs and I believe it was the most runs scored by a number 10 batsman in a match, almost won Pakistan the match
 
He got a chance to comeback after ban. He should have just focussed on his game silently instead of having loud mouths and frequent complaints for others. Actually he has spoiled his career twice, firstly getting involved in spot fixing, then speaking too much after his comeback.
 
Still remember he was ruled out of u19 WC back in 2008 because of Dengue virus. Prior to that tournament he showed class and people started comparing him with Wasim, and it was actually Wasim who called him a speciall bowler and one for future when he was 15 I think.

Anyways, sport fixing ruined his and Asif's career, so not much to say after that. You felt sad for him especially since he was only 17-18, but somehow I haven't liked his behaviour after that as well, maybe I am too harsh, but that's a feeling I have.
 
Love this guy

Probably the last time I was passionate when supporting Pakistan cricket was the 2017 CT final.

Thank you Amir for all the wonderful memories.

Earned respect of the best batsmen of his era, truly deserved all the plaudits.
 
After 2019

Misbah decided to destroy Pakistan cricket for good. It was never my team after that.
 
If he didnt come out of retirement it would. Ve bern better for both sides.
He might have played ipl sooner and Pakistan would not have to witness the useless super over
 
big_gamer007 said:
Outside of Pakistan no one would remember him, people will have a fleeting memory of him being a fixer, that’s about it.

Pakistanis will have mix memories of him, some will consider him a fixer some will remember him for his few decent performances in seaming conditions pre fixing and CT performance.
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That's true. World cricket will just remember him as a fixer.
 
If it wasn't for fixing he would have been one of our greats. Still played a major role in helping us win 2 ICC trophies.
 
Great talent wasted his career otherwise he could have been one of Pakistan's highest wicket-takers.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
Great talent wasted his career otherwise he could have been one of Pakistan's highest wicket-takers.
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He had attitude problems as well. After his return from spot fixing he was still a brat.

But yes, he would have been one of the greatest bowlers of this era had he not spot fixed in 2009.
 
shah9425 said:
Another one gone

Sold his country

Alhumdillah

Will do soap operas and tv talk show with his fraudster pal
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Most players fix matches but dont get caught. bbl ipl psl all country premier leagues are purely black money fixed events.

learn to honour ur greats be it Amir Or Akram
 
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AMir would have been a great one, really he had all the qualities but that fixing saga has dented the reputation badly. I don't like him after that fixing case. Yeah he performed well in 2017 but it was no enough for me to forget how he sold his country.

He never really wanted to play for Pakistan anyways so good riddance.
 
Bowling average of 30 in tests, 30 in ODIs.
Worst super over of all time against USA.
Retired about 3 times.
Banned for spot fixing.
Averaged 30 in CT2017, Junaid and Hasan picking up double and triple more wickets than him.
Averaged 29 in T202009, Afridi, Ajmal, Gul all picking double the amount of wickets.
 
Banda298 said:
Most players fix matches but dont get caught. bbl ipl psl all country premier leagues are purely black money fixed events.

learn to honour ur greats be it Amir Or Akram
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Sorry no respect for people who sold their country
 
The Bald Eagle said:
Guys this is not Riz-Babar thread so please stay on topic
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Sorry but it’s RizBar fanboys who are disgracing him. There has to be fair defence of a true fighter of Pakistan against selfish supporters of two frauds.
 
Let’s give you some fair context about “selling your country”

1. Spot fixing: yeah that’s selling your soul, not your country. Deserves criminal charges.


2. Using your agency to promise selection of players, manipulate batting positions, taking cuts for their selections, ensuring those players get T20 gigs and adverts based on International team exposure….


Yeah well you decide.
 
moghul said:
Will be remembered as a match winner , who won CT and World Cup for Pakistan and was not treated well by PCB.
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Dont blame PCB but Aamir himself had ruined his career . He was one the best youngest Pacer during 2010 but He sold his country out of greed for money .

PCB had given him a chance again and again but he was dropped from the team due to his own attitude and form.
:kp
 
Devadwal said:
Dont blame PCB but Aamir himself had ruined his career . He was one the best youngest Pacer during 2010 but He sold his country out of greed for money .

PCB had given him a chance again and again but he was dropped from the team due to his own attitude and form.
:kp
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So why is he not selected for Australia , Zimb and SA, he is better than all these low class fast bowlers playing for Pakistan now .
 
Mamoon said:
Imad came back from retirement to play one of the worst innings in T20 history.

Amir came back from retirement to bowl the worst Super Over in history.

Both deserve this humiliation. Also, this drama of officially announcing retirement again was not needed. Everyone knew they were not going to get picked again but they just wanted to brush their egos.

Both of them couldn’t care less about Pakistan cricket. They returned because there was no league cricket to be played at the time. There was no opportunity cost.
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So true. Unlike Imad, Aamer was actually talented and could have had a big legacy. When all is said and done, Aamer will just be a footnote in Pak cricket history.
 
RizwanT20Champ said:
Aamer will just be a footnote in Pak cricket history.
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Aamir still the biggest name/brand and champion performer for Pakistan post 2010.

He will forever be remembered as one of the greatest fast bowling talents produced by Pakistan.

Supreme bowler, supreme competitor.
 
Rana said:
Aamir still the biggest name/brand and champion performer for Pakistan post 2010.

He will forever be remembered as one of the greatest fast bowling talents produced by Pakistan.

Supreme bowler, supreme competitor.
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He had the potentially to be all that. However, his greed means he will be remembered for his misdeeds and his comeback where he bottled it vs software engineers from USA who play cricket part-time. Match winner bowler choked vs USA and match winner ice cool Imad choked chasing run a ball vs India.
 
RizwanT20Champ said:
He had the potentially to be all that. However, his greed means he will be remembered for his misdeeds and his comeback where he bottled it vs software engineers from USA who play cricket part-time. Match winner bowler choked vs USA and match winner ice cool Imad choked chasing run a ball vs India.
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Why does anything you say matter when you won’t use the same parameters to judge Babar and Rizwan?
 
Rana said:
Why does anything you say matter when you won’t use the same parameters to judge Babar and Rizwan?
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Why does anything you say matter when you think a slogger tullaybaaz like Asif Ali should replace Rizwan as captain of Pakistan? I am consistent in my ratings. The T20 WC this year was a disaster because of Imad and Aamer who bottled when the team needed them the most. Even against India, Rizwan and Babar gave a decent enough start considering the pitch.
 
RizwanT20Champ said:
Why does anything you say matter when you think a slogger tullaybaaz like Asif Ali should replace Rizwan as captain of Pakistan
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This is a fair call

A player suited to T20 should replace a player who has no business playing the format in the first place. It’s a shame you still don’t understand this.

Then again, I think you are an AI not and not really a person.
 
Rana said:
Aamir still the biggest name/brand and champion performer for Pakistan post 2010.

He will forever be remembered as one of the greatest fast bowling talents produced by Pakistan.

Supreme bowler, supreme competitor.
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That’s hilarious.
I honestly think you live in a delusional world.
Name one player who has put him on their all time list…. I am happy to wait…..
started his career with a bang and fell after the fixing saga. He was literally given a green pass straight back into the Pakistan team and failed to perform over years before being dropped again.
Average bowler barring a couple of good ‘spells’
Poor attitude
Sold out his country

It seems to be a trend with you, you like the fixers and corrupt people, Amir , Sharjeel, the Sharif’s and so on.

Then again I think most of us lost respect on your opinion when you suggested Asif Ali who can’t even hold a bat should become the Pakistan captain 🤣👍
 
Salute to the most impactful white ball player post 2009 next to Fakhar. He's had his issues with the board. Neither side completely innocent. But the board definitely did not utilize him optimally after he returned from his ban. People are wrong when they say he'll be remembered as a footnote or I don't even know. True cricket fans will remember him as the one who delivered the only 2 ICC trophies in this century, and the haters will also remember that but try to run away from that thought so they'll try their best to remember him as something lower. Because you can't forget someone like that
 
Who do you think was last big match winner for Pakistan. Last big match winner I think for Pak was Umar Akmal, M amir. All time great was Wasim Akram and Inzamam.
 
u0sama said:
Who do you think was last big match winner for Pakistan. Last big match winner I think for Pak was Umar Akmal, M amir. All time great was Wasim Akram and Inzamam.
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Umar Akmal and Mohammad Amir are in the Ashraful class of match winners.

Pakistan have produced better.
 
Varun said:
Umar Akmal and Mohammad Amir are in the Ashraful class of match winners.

Pakistan have produced better.
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I don’t think Amir is a match winner because he didn’t dominate the opposition regularly at least after his fixing case. Good player though. Umar I don’t even think an average player who crumbled under pressure. After his first good year it was all downhill.

Biggest match winner I’ve seen in LOI in last 15 years or so for us was Ajmal. But he was banned for an illegal action. But the impact he had on the game was huge. I’ve never seen a player from us that exerted such big influence on a game. But unfortunately because of the action he probably doesn’t count.

The rest are mostly inconsistent or pull off those once in a blue moon. Nearly every game Ajmal felt like a threat. I miss having a player like that in a line up. That’s what I feel a match winner is, one that feels threatening nearly every game. Batting wise players Kohli in his prime, but I don’t think we’ve had that in recent decades.
 
His return after spot fixing turned out to be Joker 2.
Instead of Heath Ledger, the world got to witness Jared Leto.
 
Amir had an attitude problem since he returned. He wanted to take things for granted instead of working his way back up within the system. He wanted to be in the team based on his PR and he did come back because of it but I think money has more impact than country.

Memorable performance was in 2017 CT and then worst one since his spot fixing was his super over against UUUU SSSSS AAAA
 
Essex have re-signed Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir for this season's T20 Blast.

The 33-year-old, who previously played for the club from 2017 to 2019, has taken 371 wickets in 322 T20 games around the world.

He also claimed 119 wickets in 36 Tests for Pakistan and has played 61 one-day internationals and 62 T20 matches for his country.

"I know the experience and skillset he brings having worked with him with here before," said Essex director of cricket Chris Silverwood.

"He will certainly strengthen what is an already strong squad for our T20 Blast campaign this season."

Essex play their first Blast game at Hampshire Hawks on 30 May.

Amir, who has recently been playing for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), will be available for the entire group stage, with an option to extend his stay for the knockout phase, should they progress.

"I am very excited to join Essex once again," he said.

"I have always enjoyed my time at this club where I feel at home, and the love I received from the team and the amazing supporters was overwhelming."

Source: BBC
 
Essex confirmed the return of Mohammad Amir for the upcoming 2025 Vitality T20 Blast

Amir: "I'm really happy to return to Essex, a place that feels like home."
 
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