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Tainted Pacer Makes Comeback As Pakistan Name Squad For New Zealand T20Is

Star pacer Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim made sensational comebacks in cricket, as they have been named in Pakistan's 17-player squad for the five-T20I series against New Zealand. The five-match T20I series will start on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and conclude on April 27 at the Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore. Amir and Wasim both reversed their retirement decision to make themselves available for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

"If My Son Had Done Such A Thing...": Ramiz Raja's Brutal Verdict On 'Tainted' Mohammad Amir

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir announced his decision to reverse international retirement and make himself available for the T20 World Cup 2024. While fans in Pakistan are optimistic about the team's chances in the showpiece event, having heard of Amir's return, former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja isn't happy seeing a tainted cricketer like the fast bowling making a return to international cricket. In a candid chat with a TV channel in Pakistan, Raja took a brutal swipe at Amir, saying if his son had done such a thing (fixing) he would've disowned him.

Mohammad Amir Comes Out Of Retirement, Announces Availability For T20 World Cup

Controversial Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has decided to come out of international retirement and make himself available for selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas in June. Amir, who was banned from cricket for five years between 2010 to 2015 on spot-fixing charges and was also briefly jailed for his crime, had retired in 2021 from all forms of international cricket. However, he has kept on playing in T20 leagues across the globe and now the new PCB regime under chairman Mohsin Naqvi has convinced him to take back his retirement.

Watch: Mohammad Amir Called 'Fixer' By Pakistan Crowd, Furious Star Turns Back To Say This

Pakistan cricket star Mohammad Amir, when he arrived on the scene, was considered one of the best fast-bowling talents that the country has ever seen. The left-arm fast bowler gave ample proof of his talent and soon rose up the ranks. However, an off-field incident put brakes on his career. In 2010, Amir was arrested for spot-fixing and was given a five-year ban for bowling two deliberate no-balls. He even spent three months in prison. Amir made a comeback in 2015 and the next year played for the national team too.

Ex-Pakistan Star Accuses Commissioner Of Multan Of Mistreating His Family, Later Issues Clarification

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Mohammad Amir, who is representing Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has alleged that the Deputy Commissioner of Multan misbehaved with his family and unjustly ejected them from the stadium during a match. Amir took to social media to level his allegations and even tagged the chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province - Maryam Nawaz Sharif - to take action against the official. Amir claimed four wickets for his franchise in the the first four matches he played this season at an average of 34.5 and an economy rate of 8.62.

Pakistan Cricketer's Epic Imran Khan Post Amid Elections' Deadlock

Votes have been cast but Pakistan doesn't seem to be edging closer to a resolution as far as the battle between former cricketer Imran Khan's PTI and Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League is concerned. While Imran Khan's party seems to be slightly ahead, it still remains a few seats shy of the majority mark. Amid this deadlock situation where no resolution seems straightforward, Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Amir wrote a cryptic post on social media, involving former captain Imran Khan, catching the entire Pakistan cricketing fraternity's attention.

"This Debate Is...": Mohammad Amir Opens Up On Speculations Of His International Comeback

Star Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir has once again spoken on the speculations of his comeback to international cricket. The left-arm pacer called time on his international cricket career in 2020. While the entire cricket fraternity was shocked on his early retirement, Amir then clarified that he took the decision due to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management's poor behaviour towards him. He said that that he came to the decision based on how some members of the board kept on going about his decision to not play Test cricket.

"Can Be A Very Good Left-Arm Pacer...": Mohammad Amir Weighs In On India Star

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir believes that the emergence of Arshdeep Singh could bring an end to India's prolonged search for a reliable left-arm pacer. The Indian selectors have tried out several left-arm pacers over the years. But the lack of a consistent performer has not allowed the team to field a more versatile and well-rounded pace attack. "Arshdeep can be a very good left-arm pacer. India needs one who can consistently bowl at 135-140," Amir said during a virtual media interaction on the sidelines of the International League T20 in Dubai.

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Tainted Pacer Makes Comeback As Pakistan Name Squad For New Zealand T20Is

"If My Son Had Done Such A Thing...": Ramiz Raja's Brutal Verdict On 'Tainted' Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir Comes Out Of Retirement, Announces Availability For T20 World Cup

Watch: Mohammad Amir Called 'Fixer' By Pakistan Crowd, Furious Star Turns Back To Say This

Ex-Pakistan Star Accuses Commissioner Of Multan Of Mistreating His Family, Later Issues Clarification

Pakistan Cricketer's Epic Imran Khan Post Amid Elections' Deadlock

"This Debate Is...": Mohammad Amir Opens Up On Speculations Of His International Comeback

"Can Be A Very Good Left-Arm Pacer...": Mohammad Amir Weighs In On India Star