It came as a surprise to some when Mohammad Amir, who was Pakistan’s most promising talent at one stage, announced his retirement from Test cricket at the age of 27.
Amir announced his retirement through a video message posted on his social media a couple of days ago, where he said that he aims to focus on white-ball format for Pakistan as his body cannot sustain playing all three formats.
Mohammad Amir, who announced his retirement from Tests, aims to focus on the white-ball formats for Pakistan https://t.co/6BlJLb3AUC pic.twitter.com/2ClRKW7ih2
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) July 26, 2019
Some understood Amir’s decision as they clearly saw him struggle with his fitness whereas others were left baffled, which included the likes of Ramiz Raja, Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar.
Speaking on his YouTube blog, the Rawalpindi Expressed shared his disappointment over Amir’s retirement.
It boggles my mind to see Amir retire only at the age of 27. This is the age where a bowler hits his peak. He was just starting to get his form back in Test cricket. I am very disappointed to see him retire as Pakistan had invested so much in him. This was the time to serve Pakistan cricket and win matches as the Men in Green are struggling in Test Cricket. This is the time Pakistan needs you.
Shoaib Akhtar "Mohammad Amir's retirement could be followed by Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz and Junaid Khan's retirement. I don't understand what is happening with the Pakistan team. How could Mohammad Amir retire from Test cricket at the age of 27?" #Cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) July 27, 2019
Similarly, Ramiz Raja was also disappointed and claimed that Amir has disrespected the game with his decision. He further suggested that perhaps he is focusing on his personal goals.
Amir white flagging Test Cricket at 27 is disappointing. Besides being dismissive of the greatest format that makes stars & legends his decision is clearly not in in line with the needs of Pak ckt which is desperately looking to reboot test cricket. Was time to repay & not eject.
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) July 26, 2019
The great Wasim Akram suggested that 27-28 is the age you peak as a fast-bowler and Amir shouldn’t have retired.
To me Mohammad Amir retiring from Test cricket is a bit surprising because you peak at 27-28 and Test cricket is where you are judged against the best, it’s the ultimate format. Pakistan will need him in two Tests in Australia and then three in England.
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) July 26, 2019
Amir Ka Fitness Issue hai
Aur Aj K Current Players Paise K Liye Short Format Cricket Khailna Chahte hai
RIP
Insaan paise k liye he hardwork karta hai
Agar shorter format ko zyada ehmiyat di hai to it’s good har kisi ki apni preference hai
Chup bey lauday !!
Tera banta fitness te gal karna ?
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