Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir retired from all formats of international cricket on Thursday, December 17. Referring to his decision, Amir blamed Pakistan’s Cricket Board for mentally torturing him. 28-year-old Amir made his debut for Pakistan in 2009 and has featured in a total of 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 49 T20Is. The southpaw also played for the Galle Gladiators in the recently conducted Lanka Premier League 2020. Amir’s side reached the finals of the competition but was bested by Jaffna Stallions in the decisive stage.
PCB’s official statement on Mohammad Amir’s retirement
PCB statement on Mohammad Amir: https://t.co/CQSHIlhBLk pic.twitter.com/n2MJLpeZcF
— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) December 17, 2020
Irfan Pathan hauls Mohammad Amir
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan penned down a tweet citing Amir’s retirement. Pathan, in his tweet, spoke well of Amir and stated that the speedster still has a lot of cricket left in him. 36-year-old Irfan Pathan recently went head-to-head against Amir while playing for Kandy Tuskers in LPL 2020 season. The Indian superstar further wished Amir good luck for his future.
Irfan Pathan’s Tweet
Just faced this guy @iamamirofficial in the recent concluded #Lpl must say lots of cricket left in him. Bowling well as ever. Wish him well for future #amirretires
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 17, 2020
Netizens come up with their conspiracies
However, the response to Irfan Pathan’s tweet was one to get shocked by. Netizens came up with multiple theories and conspiracies surrounding Amir’s retirement. Many Twitteratis claimed that Amir is set to apply for UK citizenship since his wife holds a British nationality. Some also opined that Amir should get UK citizenship and try his luck in getting selected in the coming season of Dream11 Indian Premier League.
Sab drama hai sir IPL main aane ke liye 🇬🇧uk ki citizenship laker jese azhar mehmood aaya tha
— Awadhesh meena (@Awadheshmeena2) December 17, 2020
aamir must start his career in IPL as a british player
— khurram iqbal (@khurramiqbal7) December 17, 2020
I don’t think Amir will be selected to play for England at national level given his age and England’s many choices. However,He can play county cricket to earn money and can get English nationality and play in IPL aswell
— Israr (@Israr67118543) December 17, 2020
