ISLAMABAD – Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir comes under fire from formerPakistani cricket greats over his surprise announcement of retiring fromTest cricket.
It came as a surprise to some when Mohammad Amir, who was Pakistan’s mostpromising talent at one stage, announced his retirement from Test cricketat the age of 27.
Amir announced his retirementlinkthrougha video message posted on his social media a couple of days ago, where hesaid that he aims to focus on white-ball format for Pakistan as his bodycannot sustain playing all three formats.
Some understood Amir’s decision as they clearly saw him struggle with hisfitness whereas others were left baffled, which included the likes of RamizRaja, Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar.
Speaking on his YouTube blog, the Rawalpindi Expressed shared hisdisappointment over Amir’s retirement.
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It boggles my mind to see Amir retire only at the age of 27. This is theage where a bowler hits his peak. He was just starting to get his form backin Test cricket. I am very disappointed to see him retire as Pakistan hadinvested so much in him. This was the time to serve Pakistan cricket andwin matches as the Men in Green are struggling in Test Cricket. This is thetime Pakistan needs you.
Similarly, Ramiz Raja was also disappointed and claimed that Amir hasdisrespected the game with his decision. He further suggested that perhapshe is focusing on his personal goals.
The great Wasim Akram suggested that 27-28 is the age you peak as afast-bowler and Amir shouldn’t have retired.
