Mohammad Amir has closed the door on a return to Pakistan cricket, declaring that his “Pakistan chapter” is now over after buying British citizenship. The previous Pakistan quick bowler has develop into eligible to play as an area in English home competitions, a improvement that has altered his standing within the sport.
Amir, who retired from worldwide cricket in December 2024, defined that his new standing as a British native comes with sure situations. He made the feedback throughout an interview with cricket journalist and YouTuber Muhammad Furqan Bhatti, explaining why a return to Pakistan cricket is now not doable underneath his present classification.
“I’m a British native now. If you play in competitions such because the County Championship and The Hundred as an area participant, it’s a must to signal a doc stating that you simply can’t play for one more nation as an area. So, the Pakistan chapter I had earlier than is now closed,” Amir mentioned.
The left-arm pacer obtained British citizenship through his marriage to Narjis Khan, who’s a British citizen. Amir has lived within the UK for a number of years and has been concerned in English home and franchise cricket throughout his post-international profession.
AMIR TO PLAY PSL AS A FOREIGN PLAYER
Earlier than confirming that his Pakistan chapter was closed, Amir had confirmed that he remained open to playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as a overseas participant.
The change means Amir can proceed taking part in in England as an area whereas doubtlessly that includes in Pakistan’s premier franchise event underneath its foreign-player class. His standing turned notably related after he represented Rawalpindi within the 2026 PSL.
Amir has additionally been in a position to profit from his British citizenship in English home cricket. Nottinghamshire signed him for the 2026 T20 Blast, with the seamer not occupying an abroad slot. He subsequently represented Trent Rockets in The Hundred as an area participant.
Amir took 259 wickets in 147 worldwide matches throughout Assessments, ODIs and T20Is and was a part of Pakistan’s triumphant 2017 Champions Trophy marketing campaign.
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