Published 14:26 IST, December 18th 2020

Irfan Pathan's tweet on Mohammad Amir makes fans predict British citizenship for Pak pacer

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan recently extended his best wishes for Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Amir, who announced his international retirement.

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Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir anunced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, December 17. cricketer, who is only 28 years of , played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 49 T20Is for his national side since his debut in 2009. Mohammad Amir also recently competed at Lanka Premier League 2020 (LPL 2020) season, where his side Galle Gladiators lost to Jaffna Stallions in final.

PCB confirms Mohammad Amir retirement

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Mohammad Amir retirement: Irfan Pathan believes Amir has “lots of cricket” left in him

Just a few hours after Mohammad Amir retirement update, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to Twitter and lauded Pakistani pacer. Pathan, who played for Kandy Tuskers in LPL 2020 season, recently faced Amir in tournament. all-rounder believes that Pakistani speedster still has much to offer on a cricket field. veteran cricketer still extended his best wishes for Mohammad Amir for his life beyond retirement.

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Apparently, Irfan Pathan’s tweet prompted many fans to come up with ir ories behind Mohammad Amir’s retirement. Some of m claimed that Amir will w be applying for British citizenship, despite him being jailed re for 2010 spot-fixing scandal, due to having a British-origin wife.  same fans were also of opinion that cricketer should utilise British citizenship as a means to compete in future Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons, much like how former Pakistani all-rounder Azhar Mahmood once did.

Here is a look at some of fan reactions to Irfan Pathan’s viewpoint on Mohammad Amir retirement.

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Who is Mohammad Amir wife?

Mohammad Amir's wife's name is Narjis Khan. Interestingly, Narjis is also a British citizen, who is a lawyer in profession as she played a major role in fighting for Amir when he was jailed in UK.  two married in 2016 and y have two daughters toger.

Mohammad Amir stats in international cricket

Mohammad Amir stats in international cricket makes for a short yet staggering read. Across all his international appearances, as mentioned earlier, left-arm speedster mand to collect 259 wickets. He was an instrumental figure for Pakistan in ir 2009 T20 World Cup-winning line-up as well as one of game-changers of 2017 Champions Trophy final against India.

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 2020 live updates

Mohammad Amir was igred by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Pakistan’s touring panel in ir ongoing trip to New Zealand. New Zealand vs Pakistan 2020 live action went underway on Friday at Auckland’s Eden Park with first of three T20I matches. At time of publishing, visitors had piled up 153-9 off ir overs. In response, NZ were at 111-4 in 15th over.

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Im source: Irfan Pathan and ICC Instagram

14:26 IST, December 18th 2020