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Mohsin Naqvi discusses Muhammad Amir's reappearance.

 

2020 saw the pacer's retirement from international cricket.

 

 During a news conference in Lahore on Sunday, Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), discussed the return of former bowler Mohammad Amir.

Amir, 31, who has been playing league cricket all over the world, announced his retirement in 2020, citing problems with the cricket board's management at the time.

When asked about Amir's future with the Pakistan cricket team during a press conference, Naqvi said that the decision will be made by the newly formed seven-member selection committee.

"Mohammad Amir's future in Pakistan cricket will be determined by the selection committee," Naqvi stated during a press conference.

The return of the 31-year-old to international cricket became a hot subject among fans as the 2024 T20 World Cup approached, following an impressive Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine campaign where Amir demonstrated his skills as an experienced bowler, notably with the new ball and in death overs.

In an interview with Geo News last month, Amir stated that he currently has no plans to return to international cricket, despite the anticipation of supporters for the 2017 Champions Trophy winner to make a comeback.

"If I hadn't been playing cricket, I would have noticed the absence of international cricket. I'm having fun playing league cricket; I'm not thinking about playing internationally, Amir stated.

Recall that Amir was a member of the IlT20 team Desert Vipers alongside Pakistan's T20I captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi. Together, the two pacers showed the league what kind of players they were.

It was asked of Afridi last month if he would consider bowling alongside Amir in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Afridi is most likely to captain Pakistan in the 2024 World Cup. Amir's willingness to rejoin the team is something Afridi has promised to find out.

"If Muhammad Amir is willing to return to Pakistan once more, I will speak with him about it. I went bowling with Amir after nearly five years apart. We had a terrific relationship and it was a great experience to bowl with him," Afridi said in an X spot.

Amir had played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 50 T20Is for Pakistan. 2020 marked his final international match. The bowler was a member of Pakistan's squad in both their 2017 ICC Champions Trophy victory and their 2009 ICC T20 World Cup victory.

In an eight-team competition, his final Champions Trophy performance in 2017 brought Pakistan their first-ever championship.

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