Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has ruled out another national-team comeback before the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, saying his previous “Pakistan chapter” is now closed.
Amir, 34, said he has acquired British citizenship and now competes as a local player in English domestic cricket. He recently joined Nottinghamshire under his UK passport for the 2026 T20 Blast.
Speaking to cricket journalist and YouTuber Muhammad Furqan Bhatti, Amir explained that local-player status in competitions such as the County Championship.
The Hundred carries restrictions concerning international representation. “The Pakistan chapter I had before is now closed,” he said. However, Amir framed the decision in terms of his playing status rather than announcing a new retirement.
The Pakistan Cricket Board had already confirmed his international retirement on December 14, 2024, after his final Pakistan appearances at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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Amir finished his Pakistan career with 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is. He took 119 Test wickets, 81 ODI wickets and 71 T20I wickets, giving him 271 international wickets.
His major tournament performances included Pakistan’s 2009 T20 World Cup title and the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy victory. In the Champions Trophy final against India, Amir took 3-16 as Pakistan won by 180 runs.
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At the 2019 ODI World Cup, Amir led Pakistan’s wicket-taking with 17 wickets in eight matches, including 5-30 against Australia.
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 will take place in October and November across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, with 14 teams competing at 12 venues.
