{"id":449678,"date":"2024-12-16T09:41:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T04:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=449678"},"modified":"2024-12-16T09:41:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T04:41:00","slug":"amir-bids-farewell-to-intl-cricket-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/amir-bids-farewell-to-intl-cricket-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Amir bids farewell to int\u2019l cricket again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI feel this is right time for next generation to take baton and elevate Pakistan cricket to new heights,\u201d says pacer<br \/>\n ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nIn a heartfelt announcement, Pakistan\u2019s left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. The 32-year-old shared the news with his fans through a social media post, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support throughout his career.<br \/>\n Mohammad Amir revealed that retirement from international cricket was a difficult decision but one he felt was necessary. He highlighted his belief that it\u2019s time for Pakistan\u2019s younger generation to step forward and take the team to greater heights. \u201cAfter careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket. These decisions are never easy but are inevitable,\u201d Amir wrote. \u201cI feel this is the right time for the next generation to take the baton and elevate Pakistan cricket to new heights.\u201d<br \/>\nAmir described representing Pakistan as the greatest honor of his life. He expressed heartfelt thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), his family, and fans, acknowledging their role in his journey.<br \/>\n\u201cRepresenting my country has been and always will be the greatest honor of my life,\u201d Amir stated. \u201cI would sincerely like to thank the PCB, my family, and friends, and above all, my fans for their continuous love and support.\u201d Amir accompanied his announcement with a message on his official Twitter account, where he shared his reflections and thanked everyone who supported him during his illustrious career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI feel this is right time for next generation to take baton and elevate Pakistan cricket to new heights,\u201d says pacer ISLAMABAD In a heartfelt announcement, Pakistan\u2019s left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has officially announced his retirement from international cricket. 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