Mohammad Amir Refers to Himself as ‘British Local’: ‘The Pakistan Chapter I Had Before Is Now Closed’
Mohammad Amir says he is now a British local and cannot play for another country as a local in English domestic cricket.
- In an interview with YouTuber Furqan Bhatti, Mohammad Amir said his 'Pakistan chapter' is now closed following his acquisition of British citizenship, ending his association with the Pakistan cricket team.
- Playing Tests, ODIs, and T20Is for Pakistan, the 32-year pacer famously led the wicket-taking charts in the 2019 ODI World Cup and shone during the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy against India.
- Amir previously cited 'mental torture' by former coaching management, including Waqar Younis and Misbah-ul-Haq, as reason for his 2020 retirement, following a five-year ban for spot-fixing involvement.
- Acquiring British citizenship allows Amir to participate in The Hundred and County Championship as a local player, requiring him to sign a document confirming he cannot represent another country.
- The left-arm pacer returned to the national side for the T20 World Cup in the Americas but now confirms his final departure, thanking the Pakistan Cricket Board for their support.
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Mohammad Amir Confirms 'Pakistan Chapter Closed' After Becoming British Local | 🏏 LatestLY
Mohammad Amir, the 34-year-old left-arm pacer, has announced his international career with Pakistan is over, confirming his 'Pakistan chapter is closed'. This definitive statement comes after he acquired British citizenship through his wife, Narjis Khan, which allows him to play as a local in English domestic competitions like The Hundred. 🏏 Mohammad Amir Confirms 'Pakistan Chapter Closed' After Becoming British Local.
Mohammad Amir confirms his Pakistan chapter is closed: I am a British local now
Mohammad Amir has confirmed that his Pakistan cricket chapter is closed after becoming a British citizen and gaining local-player status in England. The former Pakistan pacer remains open to playing in the PSL as a foreign player while continuing his career in English domestic cricket.
‘I am a British local now…Pakistan chapter I had before is now closed’: Mohammad Amir
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