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Mohammad Amir Mohammad Amir Height: 6ft 2inches DOB: 13 April 1992

Mohammad Amir was once taunted as the next Wasim Akram of Pakistan cricket but the match-fixing scandal in 2011 puts a short break on his promising career but he came back stronger in 2016 and make a name for himself again. In 2009 with an impressive performance in the domestic circuit with his 140+ pace and swing. He took 55 wickets for National Bank of Pakistan in his first season and earned selection in the Pakistan World T20 squad. He has not tasted the same amount of success in Test cricket that he got in limited overs format, but he still remains one of the most feared left-arm fast bowler in world cricket. In the 2017 Champions Trophy final against arch-rivals India his opening spell put the trophy out of India's reach. Defending 338, he plumbed Rohit Sharma in the first over and then took Indian skipper Virat Kohli's wickets to break Indian fans heart.

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Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim included as PCB announces players for fitness camp with army

Cricket | Mar 25, 2024, 08:05 PM IST

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the list of 29 players that will feature in a training camp with the army ahead of the multiple T20I series and the 20-over World Cup. Notably, Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim have been included in the list.

Mohammad Amir.

Mohammad Amir comes out of retirement, makes himself available for selection ahead of T20 World Cup

Cricket | Mar 24, 2024, 07:40 PM IST

Mohammad Amir last played for Pakistan against England in August 2020 in a T20I fixture. Amir announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2019 and from the white-ball formats in December 2020.

Pakistan Super League had probably its biggest draft ahead

Pakistan Super League 2024: Full list of complete and updated squads after PSL 9 Draft

Cricket | Dec 14, 2023, 12:03 AM IST

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 draft came to an end after five hours of analysis, brain-storming and strategic plays with all six teams returning home happy. Most of the teams had their core intact and the likes of Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators made some wonderful additions.

Mohammad Hafeez.

'He has moved on' - PCB director Mohammad Hafeez lifts the lid on Mohammad Amir's Pakistan's future

Cricket | Nov 28, 2023, 09:07 PM IST

Mohammad Amir last played for Pakistan in a T20I at the Old Trafford in Manchester against England on August 30, 2020. It was speculated that the pacer might make his return for Pakistan on the international stage soon.

Mohammad Amir in action during County Championship

Mohammad Amir set to play County Championship and T20 Blast for Derbyshire in 2024

Cricket | Jul 25, 2023, 03:46 PM IST

Pakistan's left-arm star pacer Mohammad Amir will be seen in action for Derbyshire during the 2024 season as an overseas pick.

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir is on the heels of becoming a

Amir to play IPL? Pakistan pacer reveals his plans as he is set to get British passport in 2024

Cricket | Jul 04, 2023, 03:30 PM IST

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir retired from international cricket in 2020 from all formats citing mental torture from the then management and since then he is staying in England.

PSL 8, Babar Azam, Mohammad Amir

PSL 8: War of words between Babar Azam and Mohammad Amir

Cricket | Feb 14, 2023, 12:25 PM IST

PSL 8: Karachi Kings are all set to take on Peshawar Zalmi in the second match of the 2023 edition of the Pakistan Super League. The match will be played in National Stadium, Karachi. The upcoming match will witness heavyweights Mohammad Amir and Babar Azam clash with each other.

Najam Sethi opens door for Mohammad Amir

Najam Sethi opens door for Mohammad Amir to come out of retirement

Cricket | Jan 03, 2023, 11:01 PM IST

Mohammad Amir hung his boots in December 2020. He had a rough time with former coaches Misbah ul Haq and Waqar Younis.

Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz

WATCH: Amir & Wahab Riaz heap praises on Indian selectors ahead of Pakistan's clash

Cricket | Oct 30, 2022, 12:13 PM IST

Babar Azam's Pakistan will have their eyes firmly set on the India-South Africa clash. If Rohit Sharma's India manage to win, Pakistan will stay alive in the competition, but if South Africa manage to win, Pakistan's chances will deteriorate even further.

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T20 World Cup 2022: 'LAPTOP' has to be blamed for Pakistan's current scenario, say Amir & Wahab

Cricket | Oct 28, 2022, 05:56 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2022: Pakistan team went down against Zimbabwe in their second game. Their country's board is facing heavy criticism for Pakistan's loss in T20 World Cup 2022. Cricketers Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir blamed laptop is reason why Pakistan has lost.

Mohammad Amir, Pakistan

T20 World Cup: "Time to get rid of so called PCB chairman"- Mohammad Amir lashes out on Ramiz Raja

Cricket | Oct 28, 2022, 12:22 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2022: The Pakistan team went down against Zimbabwe by 1 run and are on verge of an early elimination. Several former Pakistani cricketers have blasted on PCB and the team.

Mohammad Amir, Pakistan

T20 World Cup 2022: Twitter reacts to Mohammad Amir's jibe at Pakistan selectors | READ

Cricket | Sep 16, 2022, 10:08 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2022: The former Pakistan speedster had been banned by the board for 5 years after his involvement in the match-fixing scandal. He then made his comeback in 2015-16.

Mohammad Amir | File Photo

Chief selector ki cheap selection: Mohammad Amir blasts Abbasi after World Cup squad announcement

Cricket | Sep 16, 2022, 12:05 AM IST

Amir and PCB have long been at loggerheads with each other. While announcing his retirement, the pacer also mentioned that the atmosphere of the team and the board is pretty bad, and his mental state was being affected by the same.

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Mohammad Amir backs Dubai Cricket Council's offer to host India-Pakistan series

Cricket | Nov 25, 2021, 09:55 PM IST

India and Pakistan have not played any bilateral series since 2013 due to political tensions. Since then, the arch-rivals have only faced off in global ICC events, the latest being the T20 World Cup.

Harbhajan Singh slammed Pakistani bowler Mohammad Amir on Twitter, also mentioned about match-fixing

T20 WC: Harbhajan, Amir twitter war after India's loss to Pakistan

Cricket | Oct 27, 2021, 07:18 PM IST

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh and Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir have been involved in a war of words on social media ever since Virat Kohli's side suffered a 10-wicket loss at the hands of the Babar Azam-led team on October 24.

Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle tweets 'going to Pakistan'; Mohammad Amir replies 'see u there legend'

Cricket | Sep 19, 2021, 04:07 PM IST

Gayle is currently in UAE training with the Punjab Kings side for the remainder of IPL 2021 beginning on Sunday.

Mohammad Amir

Pakistan captain Babar Azam to speak to Mohammad Amir as speculation of IPL stint grows

Cricket | Jun 02, 2021, 10:27 AM IST

There has been speculation that Amir may shift to England and eye an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract as a British citizen.

'Amir should've realised 'papa' Mickey Arthur won't always be there, he has to grow up': Shoaib Akht

'Amir should've realised 'papa' Mickey Arthur won't always be there, he has to grow up': Akhtar

Cricket | May 26, 2021, 10:18 AM IST

The outspoken fast bowler of yesteryears said that players should have the wherewithal to handle both good and bad days.

Mohammad Amir against Virat Kohli

Mohammad Amir should be in Pakistan's World T20 squad: Wasim Akram

Cricket | May 23, 2021, 11:00 PM IST

Akram said too much fuss was created over Amir’s personal decisions in recent times.

Kohli, Rohit or Smith? Mohammad Amir names the toughest batsman to bowl to

Kohli, Rohit or Smith? Mohammad Amir names the toughest batsman to bowl to

Cricket | May 21, 2021, 01:14 PM IST

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir talked about his face-offs against Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith.