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Mohammad Amir saga: From fixing scandal to multiple retirements


Published on 2024-12-14 16:04:20 - MSN
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  • Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket once again, just months after reversing an earlier retirement to play in the T20 World Cup. Amir, whose career was marked by a spot-fixing ban,

Mohammad Amir, a Pakistani cricketer, has had a tumultuous career marked by a match-fixing scandal and multiple retirements. Initially, Amir was a prodigious talent in cricket, making his debut at 17. However, his career took a drastic turn when he was implicated in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal during a Test match against England, leading to a five-year ban from cricket and a jail sentence. After serving his ban, Amir made a comeback in 2016, contributing significantly to Pakistan's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy. Despite his return, his career was again disrupted by a self-imposed retirement from international cricket in 2020, citing mental torture. However, he reversed this decision in 2024, announcing his return to international cricket, driven by a desire to play for Pakistan again and to make amends for his past mistakes. His journey reflects a narrative of redemption, resilience, and the complexities of professional sports ethics.

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