On April 13, 2023, former Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir celebrated his 31st birthday. Amir, who represented Pakistan in 147 international matches, was showered with heartfelt wishes from the cricket fraternity, including fellow cricketers and social media users.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took to Twitter to wish Amir on his birthday, mentioning his achievements in international cricket. Fellow cricketers were quick to follow suit, with Test cricketer adviser and Punjab CM on sports and youth affairs, Wahab Riaz, sending his prayers and best wishes to Amir.
Amir’s journey to becoming one of the world’s most promising speed pacers wasn’t easy. He faced a ban following a match-fixing fiasco in 2011 and returned to international cricket in 2015. In 2020, he resigned from international cricket after issues with the management of PCB. Recently, rumors of his return to international cricket surfaced, but the cricket board denied them.
Throughout his career, Amir represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 50 T20Is, and was a part of the Pakistan team that won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2009 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017. His exceptional spell in the final of the Champions Trophy against arch-rivals India earned Pakistan their maiden title in the eight-team tournament.
Amir’s decision to retire from international cricket was a blow to Pakistani cricket fans, but his contribution to the sport will always be remembered. On his birthday, his former fellow cricketers took to social media to extend their best wishes and celebrate the legacy he has left behind.
Overall, Mohammad Amir’s journey in cricket has been filled with ups and downs, but his talent and skill as a left-arm pacer have left an indelible mark on the sport. As the cricket fraternity wished him on his 31st birthday, it was a reminder of the impact he had on the game and the love and support he continues to receive from fans and fellow cricketers alike.
