Mohammad Amir Confirms 'Pakistan Chapter Closed' After Becoming British Local
Mohammad Amir, the 34-year-old left-arm pacer, has announced his international career with Pakistan is over, confirming his 'Pakistan chapter is closed'. This definitive statement comes after he acquired British citizenship through his wife, Narjis Khan, which allows him to play as a local in English domestic competitions like The Hundred.
London: Veteran left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir has made a bombshell announcement, confirming that his international career with Pakistan is now definitively over. The 34-year-old, who recently acquired British citizenship through his wife, Narjis Khan, stated that his new status as a 'British local' precludes him from representing any other country internationally. Babar Azam Wicket Video: Watch Jofra Archer Dismiss Pakistan Captain With Fiery Short Ball In PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026.
Mohammad Amir Declares Himself British Local
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"I am a British local now. When you play in competitions such as the County Championship and The Hundred as a local player, you have to sign a document stating that you cannot play for another country as a local. So, the Pakistan chapter I had before is now closed," Amir revealed in an interview with cricket YouTuber Furqan Bhatti.
The Hundred 2026 Stint
Amir's declaration comes shortly after his successful stint in The Hundred 2026 tournament, where he played as a local player for Trent Rockets. The experienced pacer joined the Rockets after initially going unsold in the tournament's player draft as an overseas player, replacing the injured David Payne. His ability to play as a local due to his British passport significantly boosted his appeal to franchises in English domestic cricket.
Amir played a crucial role for Trent Rockets, helping them reach the final of The Hundred 2026. Despite his impressive performance of 3 wickets for 29 runs in the final at Lord's on August 16, 2026, his team narrowly lost to Manchester Super Giants by 5 wickets. Mohammad Abbas Claims Maiden Five-Wicket Haul at Lord's, Achieves Feat During PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026.
Mohammad Amir in The Hundred 2026 (Trent Rockets)
- Balls Bowled: 124
- Runs Conceded: 163
- Wickets Taken: 9
- Bowling Strike Rate: 13.00
- Best Figures (Final): 3/29 vs Manchester Super Giants
A Turbulent International Career
Mohammad Amir's career with Pakistan has been marked by both brilliance and controversy, including a five-year ban from cricket due to a spot-fixing scandal. He initially announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2020, citing "mental torture" from team management. However, he briefly reversed his decision to feature in the 2024 T20 World Cup, only to retire again in December 2024. Imam-Ul-Haq Ruled Out of PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026 Due to Calf Tear: Report.
His international record for Pakistan stands at:
| Format | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Tests | 36 | 119 |
| ODIs | 61 | 81 |
| T20Is | 62 | 71 |
Across all formats, Amir claimed a total of 271 international wickets for Pakistan. His impactful performances include crucial spells in Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup victory and the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy triumph, notably taking 3/16 against India in the final.
Amir's decision to embrace his 'British local' status officially closes a significant chapter in Pakistani cricket, ending years of speculation about his potential return to the national squad. With his sights now firmly set on county and franchise cricket in England, fans will no longer anticipate seeing the pacer in the green jersey of Pakistan.
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