Amir ‘dismayed’ by accusations he took a selfish retirement

By Saj Sadiq

Giving 100 per cent: Mohammad Amir playing for Pakistan

MOHAMMAD Amir’s decision to retire from international cricket last December sent shockwaves through Pakistan cricket.
Many had felt he could be the new Wasim Akram, but after making a comeback in 2016 to international cricket after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing, his inability to recreate his best form on a regular basis and subsequent retirement was quickly seized upon by his critics as selfish behaviour –a charge that he vehemently denies.
“My decision to retire from international cricket was based ...

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