Mohsin Naqvi opens up on Mohammad Amir’s comeback

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The pacer retired from international cricket in 2020

Mohsin Naqvi (L) was asked about Mohammad Amir's (R) return in a press conference. — PCB/ICC

The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, opened up on the comeback of former pacer Mohammad Amir during a press conference in Lahore on Sunday.

Amir, 31, retired in 2020 citing issues with the then-management of the cricket board and has been playing league cricket all around the world.

Naqvi was asked during a press conference if he sees Amir’s future with the Pakistan cricket team, to which he replied that it will be decided by the new seven-member selection committee.

"The selection committee will decide Mohammad Amir's future for Pakistan cricket,” Naqvi said in a presser.

After an impressive Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine campaign where Amir showcased his skills as an experienced pacer, especially with the new ball and in death overs, the return of the 31-year-old to international cricket became a hot topic among fans as the 2024 T20 World Cup is nearing.

However, despite fans waiting for the 2017 Champions Trophy winner’s comeback, Amir, at the moment, has no intentions of returning to international cricket as he told Geo News in an interview last month.

"I would have felt the absence of international cricket if I were not playing cricket. I am enjoying league cricket, and international cricket is not on my mind,” Amir said.

Remember, Amir played with Pakistan’s T20I captain Shaheen Shah Afridi in the IlT20 sideDesert Vipers. The two pacers combined forces and demonstrated their skills in the league.

Afridi, who is likely to lead Pakistan in the 2024 World Cup, was asked last month if he would entertain the possibility of bowling alongside Amir in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Afridi confirmed that he will ask Amir if he’s open to making a comeback to the team.

“I will talk to Mohammad Amir if he's available to come back for Pakistan once again. Amir and I bowled together after almost 5 years. It was a very good experience to bowl with him, our partnership was great," Afridi stated in an X space.

Amir had represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 50 T20Is. He last played an international match in 2020. The pacer was also part of the Pakistan team when they won the ICC T20 World Cup 2009 and ICC Champions Trophy 2017.

His Champions Trophy 2017 final spell earned Pakistan their maiden title in an eight-team tournament.

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    Muhammad Ali commented 10 months ago

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    talhakhan commented 10 months ago

    Respected Sir, I have a request to make Mohammad Amir come back and you know better than me that Mohammad Amir is the most special bowler in the world because of which we won the Champions Trophy 2017.

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