5 years, 9 months ago

Mohammad Amir, Pakistan bowler, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Amir's chance to shine on big stage and resurrect international career

Not picked for Pakistan’s provisional 15-man squad for the World Cup, Amir received a lifeline after Pakistan’s pace bowlers struggled in the series against England, as Amir recovered from chickenpox. A dream start to his Pakistan career, a World T20 win at Lord’s in 2009 and most of the cricketing world thought that the teenager was going to be a superstar, a bowler of pedigree and someone who would become an idol to millions of young cricketers. However, the horrible events of 2010 put paid to Amir’s standing in world cricket and saw him banned for almost 5 years. The World Cup presents Amir with another opportunity to resurrect his international career.

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1 week, 4 days ago

Mohammad Amir eyes IPL contract in 2026, reveals plans and team he wants to play for

India TV News

Mohammad Amir eyes IPL contract in 2026, reveals plans and team he wants to play for Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has revealed his plans to play in the Indian Premier League 2026 and also the team for which he would like to play in the Indian cash-rich league. Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir is looking to play in the Indian Premier …

3 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi castles Rohit Sharma with a searing yorker in Dubai; watch video

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Skipper Rohit Sharma was off to a fiery start in India’s chase of the 242-run target set by Pakistan, racing to 20 with the help of three fours and a six, when he was castled by a searing yorker from left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi. Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after getting castled by Shaheen Shah Afridi in …

3 months ago

Pakistan’s star pacer Mohammad Amir announces retirement from international cricket

The Hindu

Controversial Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir bid adieu to international cricket on Saturday, months after coming out of retirement to play in the T20 World Cup. Only Amir made a successful return to international cricket and was the hero of Pakistan's Champions Trophy triumph over India in 2017 in the U.K. A key member of Pakistan's team over the years, …

Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, heroes of Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy triumph, retire from international cricket

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3 months ago

Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, heroes of Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy triumph, retire from international cricket

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Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim have announced retirements from international cricket for a second time. Image: Reuters Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim have announced their retirements from international cricket for second time. pic.twitter.com/CsPfOTGY6O — Mohammad Amir December 14, 2024 He retired from all forms of international cricket in December 2021 after being dropped from a …

Mohammad Amir Announces International Retirement... Yet Again! Here's Why

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3 months ago

Mohammad Amir Announces International Retirement... Yet Again! Here's Why

ABP News

Pakistan legend Mohammad Amir has announced his international retirement yet again, as the iconic pacer steps down from international circuit. I would sincerely like to thank the PCB, my family, my friends, and above all, my fans for their continuous love and support," said Mohammad Amir, in his official announcement of retirement. Mohammad Amir made his much-awaited international comeback this …

Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket

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3 months ago

Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket

The Hindu

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. “I feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan Cricket to new heights.” Amir, who burst onto the scene aged 17, was instrumental in Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy triumphs. The 32-year-old had …

3 months ago

Mohammad Amir, Pakistan pacer who was once tipped as next Wasim Akram, retires from international cricket once again

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Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who was once tipped to be be the next Wasim Akram, has retired from international cricket for the second time on Saturday. The 32-year-old who had bid adieu to international cricket in 2021, decided to reverse his decision to play for the country in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Amir's second retirement came a …

Mohammad Amir, Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy hero, announces retirement

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3 months ago

Mohammad Amir, Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy hero, announces retirement

Hindustan Times

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. Mohammad Amir had previously announced his retirement in 2021 from all forms of international cricket, however, he decided to reverse his decision as he announced his availability for the T20 World Cup this year. Imad Wasim bids adieu to international cricket 35-year-old Imad made his international debut in …

3 months ago

Pakistan cricket: Controversial Amir retires from international stage

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Mohammad Amir, who was once jailed in the United Kingdom for sport-fixing, has retired from Pakistan cricket. Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday, ending a controversial career that saw him jailed on spot-fixing charges. “After careful consideration I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket,” Amir said in a post …

3 months ago

Mohammad Amir announces retirement from international cricket once again

India Today

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Amir announced his retirement from international cricket once again on Saturday, December 14 after making a comeback earlier this year. Notably, Amir made a return to international cricket after coming out of his retirement in March 2024 and represented the national side after a gap of three years and eight months in the series against New …

3 months ago

Pakistan's Mohammad Amir announces retirement from International cricket once again

India TV News

Pakistan's star pacer Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from International cricket once again on Saturday, December 14. Amir had come out of retirement in March 2024 and last featured in the T20 World Cup 2024. Amir played four matches in the T20 World Cup 2024. "After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire from international cricket," Imad …

3 months ago

Pakistan's Mohammad Amir bids adieu to international cricket

New Indian Express

KARACHI: Controversial Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir bid adieu to international cricket on Saturday, months after coming out of retirement to play in the T20 World Cup. Amir, who was banned from cricket for five years between 2010 and 2015 on spot-fixing charges and was briefly jailed for his crime, had retired from all forms of international cricket in 2020. …

3 months, 1 week ago

HIL 2024: From idolising Manpreet Singh to playing with him, life comes a full circle for Amir Ali

The Hindu

Amir Ali, the 20-year-old captain of the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team, is set to make his mark in the upcoming Hockey India League 2024-25. Bagged by Team Gonasika for a remarkable INR 34 lakh at the HIL auction, Amir’s rise from humble beginnings to the top of Indian hockey is nothing short of inspirational. Notably, Amir, who is a …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns

India TV News

Pakistan have named all three squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa, set to kick off on December 10 with a three-match T20 series, followed by as many ODIs and a couple of Test matches. Pakistan saw a return for Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah into the Test team for the two crucial World Test Championship matches against …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammad Shami’s BIG update on his national team comeback after injury: ‘Difficult to say when I will be back, but…’

Live Mint

After missing out on IPL 2024, the T20 World Cup to the Sri Lanka series, Indian fast bowler Mohammad Shami is working diligently towards his return to the national team. Shami was a standout performer in the 2023 World Cup, where he took 24 wickets in seven matches. He added, “I will come to play two-three matches for Bengal and …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

An agonising green meltdown in a cold and damp USA

The Hindu

After smashing two successive fours off Arshdeep Singh, Naseem Shah put his head down and dejectedly, reluctantly completed a single, off the last ball of the contest. India holds a perfect 8-0 record in the 50-over format, while last fortnight’s six-run heist in New York was its seventh win in eight face-offs in T20 World Cups. This was one that …

9 months, 1 week ago

Mohammad Amir 'hopeful' of Super 8 qualification after 'much needed' win vs Canada

India Today

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir is hopeful of his team’s qualification to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 following a win over Canada in their third fixture on Tuesday, June 11 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York. Pakistan to face Ireland in last fixture T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule Amir bowled …

9 months, 1 week ago

T20 WC: India must be wary of the Mohammad Amir threat

Hindustan Times

Not too many positives can be gleaned from a shocking loss to the United States but if Pakistan were asked to find one ahead of Sunday’s clash with India, Mohammad Amir’s 19th over could be instructive. Pakistan's Mohammad Amir misses hitting the wickets during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group A cricket match between the USA and Pakistan …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Shahid Afridi fires fresh T20 World Cup warning to title contenders: ‘Nobody has such strong bowling line-up…’

Hindustan Times

Shahid Afridi feels the onus is on Babar Azam and Co. to end Pakistan's trophy drought in ICC events this season. Superstar batter Babar guided the Green Army to the summit clash of the T20 World Cup hosted by Australia. Afridi also reserved special praise for all-rounder Shadab After Pakistan's no-show in the India World Cup, premier batter Babar stepped …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan taking the unretired Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim to T20 World Cup

Associated Press

ISLAMABAD — Coming out of retirement paid off for fast bowler Mohammad Amir and allrounder Imad Wasim when they were named in Pakistan’s 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup on Friday. Fast bowler Haris Rauf was also chosen despite not playing competitive cricket since late February when he dislocated his shoulder during the Pakistan Super League. It will be …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

You have to out-think the batters: Mohammad Amir on biggest T20 challenge for bowlers

Hindustan Times

Lahore, Veteran Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir believes the greatest challenge in Twenty20 cricket for bowlers now-a-days is to out-think the batters. You have to out-think the batters: Mohammad Amir on biggest T20 challenge for bowlers He, however, said that the bowlers could prevail in the format with some smart thinking. "The coming World Cup is very special for me because …

11 months ago

Amir’s comeback on hold after Pakistan-NZ 1st T20 abandoned

Associated Press

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Fast bowler Mohammad Amir’s return to international cricket was put on hold after the first Twenty20 between Pakistan and New Zealand was a washout on Thursday. Shaheen Shah Afridi clean-bowled debutant Tim Robinson for a duck and New Zealand was 2-1 after two balls before rain denied further play in a reduced five-over-a-side game. Amir and allrounder …

11 months, 1 week ago

Mohammad Amir, UAE-banned Usman Khan named in Pakistan squad for T20 series against New Zealand

Hindustan Times

Uncapped Usman Khan was named Tuesday in Pakistan's squad for its five-match T20 series against New Zealand after the batter was banned for five years by the Emirates Cricket Board. Pakistan's Mohammad Amir celebrates taking the wicket of New Zealand's Martin Guptill The ECB banned the 28-year-old Khan last week after he showed interest in playing for his country of …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan’s white-ball skipper ahead of T20 World Cup

The Hindu

Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday reappointed Babar Azam as white-ball captain, in the latest of a series of changes to get the team back on track for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup. Azam stepped down as the captain from all three formats in November last year after Pakistan crashed out of the 50-over World Cup in the first round in …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir comes back from retirement after ‘positive discussion with PCB’

Live Mint

T20 World Cup 2024: Almost three years after he announced his retirement from international cricket, Pakistan's controversial player Mohammad Amir announced his comeback to the game and made himself available for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States and West Indies. life brings us to the points where at times we have to reconsider our decisions, There …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he is available for T20 World Cup selection

Associated Press

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir says he is available for the upcoming T20 World Cup after having “positive discussions” with Pakistan Cricket Board officials. The left-arm fast bowler played his last T20 international against England in August 2020 before he quit international cricket, saying he was mentally tortured. On Saturday, all-rounder Imad Wasim said that he’s also available …

1 year, 2 months ago

U19 Cricket World Cup 2024: Five players to watch out for at the South Africa tournament

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The 2024 Under-19 Men’s World Cup gets underway on 19 January in South Africa and will see 16 teams fight it out for the age-group world title. Rahman Hekmat The Afghanistan spinners including Rashid Khan has emerged as sensation in world cricket but Hekmat is a Afghan-origin New Zealand leg-spinner who admires Rashid but is also a big fans of …

1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan team director Hafeez reveals Amir has ‘moved on’ since international retirement, unlikely to make comeback

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Mohammed Hafeez addressed reporters and fielded questions about recent developments in Pakistan cricket ahead of the team’s departure for the tour of Australia, where he will also serve as head coach. Additionally, Mohammad Hafeez has been appointed the team director and is set to serve as the head coach for Pakistan’s upcoming three-test tour of Australia. Hafeez was taking questions …

1 year, 3 months ago

'He told me he has already moved on': Hafeez reveals he 'phone-called' Mohammad Amir for potential Pakistan comeback

Hindustan Times

The Pakistan cricketing setup underwent an overhaul following a disappointing ODI World Cup campaign, where the side finished fifth with five losses in nine games. Mohammad Amir of Pakistan during the 2019 World Cup On Tuesday, Hafeez addressed a press conference where he fielded questions from reporters over the recent developments in Pakistan cricket. But while Imad put a curtain …

1 year, 3 months ago

AUS vs PAK: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf pulls out of Test tour of Australia

The Hindu

Fast bowler Haris Rauf pulled out of the Pakistan team and three uncapped players were named Monday in an 18-member squad for the Test tour of Australia. Newly appointed chief selector Wahab Riaz said Rauf was in the plans for Pakistan’s three Test matches in Australia, but the express fast bowler pulled out on Sunday night despite confirming his availability …

1 year, 4 months ago

Shaheen Afridi bowls Pakistan's most expensive World Cup spell in match against New Zealand

Op India

On 4th November, left-arm pacer and Pakistan’s famed bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi set a new record by conceding 90 runs in his 10 overs without clinching any wicket to his name. The dismal performance by the much-hyped left-arm pacer who currently happens to be the Number 1 ODI bowler has revived the debate that players’ game performance at the biggest …

1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup 2023: Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi becomes No 1 ODI bowler after match-winning 3/23 against Bangladesh

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Afridi, who played a key role in the seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh that helped Pakistan snap their losing run in the World Cup, rose to the top of the ICC ODI bowling rankings for the first time since his debut in 2018. A day after playing an important role in helping Pakistan snap their losing run in the ongoing World …

1 year, 4 months ago

PAK vs BAN: Pakistan keeps World Cup semifinal hopes alive after beating Bangladesh by seven wickets

The Hindu

Known for its resilience, Pakistan scripted a much-needed turnaround by thumping Bangladesh by seven wickets and recording its third victory to stay in the World Cup semifinal race at the Eden Gardens here on Tuesday. Electing to bat on a dry pitch, Bangladesh did not last for 50 overs for the fourth time in its last six innings as it …

1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan squad for Cricket World Cup 2023: Who’s in and who’s out

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1 year, 4 months ago

PAK vs BAN, World Cup: Mohammad Rizwan seeks batter's help for DRS, leaves Ravi Shastri in splits

India Today

It's common to see teams consulting wicketkeepers for DRS calls. On Tuesday at the Eden Gardens, Mohammad Rizwan came up with a cheeky attempt to get a DRS call right as the Pakistan wicketkeeper asked the opposition batter if he had hit the delivery or not after an appeal for caught behind was turned down in their World Cup match …

1 year, 4 months ago

PAK vs AFG | After upsetting England, Afghanistan stuns Pakistan

The Hindu

It was difficult to know precisely when the signs became ominous for Pakistan. Chidambaram Stadium in an ICC ODI World Cup match in Chennai on October 23, Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran brought the roof down, reaching their respective fifties off 38 and 54 balls, setting Afghanistan on course to its highest successful run chase, of 283, in ODI cricket and …

1 year, 5 months ago

World Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: Shaheen Shah Afridi isn't bowling well and struggling for rhythm, says Waqar Younis

India Today

Waqar Younis feels that Shaheen Shah Afridi hasn't bowled well at all in the World Cup 2023 and is struggling to find rhythm heading into the clash against Pakistan. Afridi has been experiencing a significant slump in his performance during the 2023 Cricket World Cup held in India. ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: Full Coverage In the World Cup, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Shaheen Shah Afridi Promises Selfie Only After Taking Five Wickets In IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Clash In Ahmedabad

ABP News

The anticipation is reaching its peak as India and Pakistan gear up for their historic clash in the 2023 World Cup. One player who promises to be a game-changer in this epic showdown is Pakistan's star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Over the years, he has proven to be a thorn in India's side, although he faced a tough time …

1 year, 5 months ago

'Shadab said, Lala, I want to bring you to camp...': Afridi's big revelation days before Pakistan's World Cup departure

Hindustan Times

Pakistan's promising young fast bowler, Naseem Shah, was ruled out for the ODI World Cup due to a shoulder injury, as Pakistan announced their final 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament slated to kick off next month. Inzamam-ul-Haq, the chief selector, announced the Pakistan squad that saw experienced medium pacer Hasan Ali being recalled in light of Naseem's injury. Naseem's …

1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan World Cup squad: Hasan Ali replaces injured Naseem Shah in 15-member squad

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Naseem Shah missed out on a spot in Pakistan’s World Cup 2023 squad due to a shoulder injury and will be replaced by pacer Hasan Ali. Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 due to a shoulder injury and Hasan Ali has been added to the final 15-member squad on Friday. …

1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 squad announced, Naseem Shah misses out

The Hindu

Young pacer Naseem Shah was on Friday ruled out due to a shoulder injury as Pakistan named its final 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup beginning next month. Inzamam also announced three travelling reserves -- wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris, mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed and fast bowler Zaman Khan for the World Cup who would be considered if there were any …

1 year, 5 months ago

No Naseem Shah for Pakistan in 2023 World Cup as PCB announces 15-member squad; Hasan Ali returns after over a year

Hindustan Times

Pakistan on Friday announced their squad for the 2023 World Cup, with Naseem Shah being ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury. Pakistan's Naseem Shah celebrates taking the wicket of India's Shardul Thakur during the Asia Cup Naseem had faced a shoulder injury during the side's Asia Cup encounter against arch-rivals India earlier this month. Inzamam also had …

1 year, 5 months ago

PCB announce Pakistan's 15-member World Cup 2023 squad, Naseem Shah's replacement confirmed

India TV News

Pakistan have announced their much-awaited 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup. The review of the team's performance in the Asia Cup was done yesterday after which Inzamam met PCB chief Zaka Ashraf to finalise the unit for the mega event in India. Meanwhile, key fast bowler Naseem Shah was ruled out of the World Cup due to the injury …

1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan's upcoming World Cup campaign hits a roadblock as Naseem Shah likely to be ruled out of entire WC

India TV News

The Pakistan Cricket team's preparations for the ICC World Cup 2023 have been hit with a roadblock as the team's premier pacer Naseem Shah is likely to miss out on the entire action in the marquee tournament. He might also miss Pakistan's Test series against Australia in December, January and could also sit out of the Pakistan Super League 2024. …

1 year, 6 months ago

Injured Naseem Shah doubtful for Pakistan’s early World Cup matches

The Hindu

Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah could miss his side’s early Cricket World Cup matches in India next month having injured his bowling shoulder at the Asia Cup. RELATED | Sri Lanka beats Pakistan to qualify for Asia Cup 2023 final against India He missed Thursday’s defeat by Sri Lanka after flying to Dubai to undergo scans. Fellow quick Haris Rauf, who …

1 year, 8 months ago

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

India TV News

Mohammad Amir is one of the very few cricketers whose international cricket got cut short because of his own doings. Amir is set to get British citizenship in 2024 and might be eligible to play in the Indian Premier League. The Pakistan players featured in the IPL only once in the inaugural season and the Mumbai attacks in November meant, …

1 year, 9 months ago

Rashid Khan ruled out of Afghanistan's first 2 ODIs against Sri Lanka due to back injury

India Today

Ace leg-spinner Rashid Khan would not be a part of the first two ODIs between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Noor was also Rashid’s teammate for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League 2023.\ ðè BREAKING ðè Low Back Injury rules Rashid Khan out of the first two ODIs against Sri Lanka. Afghanistan’s Bowling Ace @rashidkhan_19 has sustained a low …

2 years ago

PSL 2023: Mohammad Amir slammed for ignoring Shahid Afridi's advice after another controversial act

India Today

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir faced the wrath of fans on social media after yet another controversial act in the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League. Mohammad Amir has clearly ignored Shahid Afridi's advice#KKvsLQpic.twitter.com/gmNmA7LjXQ — Cricket Pakistan February 19, 2023 The video of the celebration has gone viral on social media. Respect LaLa do not Post like this @SAfridiOfficial — …

2 years, 2 months ago

Door open for Amir to come out of international retirement and play for Pakistan: PCB chief Najam Sethi

India Today

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi has given the green light for left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir to come out of international retirement and play for the Pakistan men's cricket team. In an interview, Sethi, who has replaced Ramiz Raja as PCB chairman, stated that the board would have no objection if Amir decided to come out of retirement. Sethi has …

2 years, 3 months ago

IND vs BAN, 1st ODI: Mohammed Shami ruled out of series, Umran Malik replaces him

India TV News

IND vs BAN, 1st ODI: After the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand, it is now time for India to take on Bangladesh in their home condition. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has named Umran Malik as Mohammed Shami's replacement. Umran Malik was an ensemble part of India's squad when they were in New Zealand for …

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