ISLAMABAD – Pakistan fast bowler, Mohammad Amir is mulling over theprospect of cutting down on Test cricket to prolong his cricketing career.Reportedly Amir has also discussed the matter with Pakistan head coachMickey Arthur and his workload will be managed in future.

Amir, who was banned for five years in 2011, made a return in 2016 and hasfeatured in 16 Tests since then. He has been playing all three formatsregularly for Pakistan and has borne the majority of the workload whileleading the seam attack.

Stating that he might miss a few Tests in the near future, the left-armermaintained that the passion is still intact. However, Amir has rejectedclaims that he was giving up on his Test career.

Expressing regret over his actions in 2010 Amir said, “Cricket is differentsince 2010 and if you look back I have lost five precious years of mycareer. Just imagine had I played in all those years, the count could havebeen 70-80 Tests.”

“I can’t roll back that lost time but I can manage my workload to extend mycareer as much as I can. With every passing day I’m getting older and Iknow fans want me to play.

But if you look rationally I’m human and not an iron man. My passion isstill there and I want to be there for fans, serving the country for a longtime.

I have played 30 Tests so far. I think in the next few years I might miss afew and possibly I might end up with 50 Tests,” ESPN cricinfo quoted himsaying.