Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir was born on April 13, 1992, in Gujar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. He began his journey in cricket at a young age, joining a sports academy in Rawalpindi at 11, where he was identified as a fast bowler by former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram in 2007. Amir quickly rose through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional talent and speed. He made his first-class debut in November 2008 and his international debut in July 2009, playing in One-Day Internationals and Tests against Sri Lanka. His early career was marked by significant achievements, including being part of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.

Amir’s career was interrupted in 2010 when he was implicated in a spot-fixing scandal, leading to a five-year ban from cricket. During this period, he went through legal proceedings and served a three-month prison sentence. Following his ban, Amir made a comeback to domestic cricket in 2015 and returned to the international stage in 2016. He was a key player in Pakistan’s victory at the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, delivering a memorable performance in the final against India. He continued to represent Pakistan in significant tournaments, including the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where he was the leading wicket-taker for his team.

Despite announcing his retirement from Test cricket in 2019 and international cricket in 2020 due to alleged ill-treatment from the Pakistan Cricket Board, Amir reversed his decision in March 2024 to participate in the T20 World Cup, only to announce his second international retirement in December 2024. Throughout his career, he has played for various domestic and T20 franchise teams globally, including the Chittagong Vikings, Karachi Kings, Essex, Khulna Tigers, Galle Gladiators, Jamaica Tallawahs, Desert Vipers, and Quetta Gladiators. He has maintained his presence in the cricketing world, engaging in various T20 leagues and associated projects.