Pakistani Pacers Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim Announce Second Retirement from International Cricket

In a surprise move, star Pakistani fast bowler Muhammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim have announced their retirement from international cricket for the second time, marking the end of a storied career for the two cricket stalwarts. The move comes after they initially retired from various formats of the game in 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Amir, 32, had previously announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2019, citing mental torture at the hands of team management. He initially started playing again late last year but has now decided to hang up his international boots for good. Amir made his international debut in June 2009 and went on to take 271 wickets across all three formats, including a sensational 119 wickets in 36 Tests, 81 in 61 ODIs, and 71 in 62 T20Is. He also scored 1,179 runs for Pakistan at the international stage, including the successful 2009 ICC T20 World Cup campaign.

Imad, 35, on the other hand, chose to only compete in white-ball formats, racking up 986 runs in ODIs and 554 in T20s, while claiming 44 and 73 wickets in the same formats. He had initially disappeared from the scene in February 2020 before making a brief comeback, but still had a thrilling cricketing career earning significant accolades. In deciding to retire once again, both Amir and Wasim look to empower Pakistan's next generation, allowing them to push the country's cricket forward to unprecedented heights.

As the cricket fraternity bids adieu to these Pakistani legends, their dedicatsed cricketing exploits, unbroken spirit, and years of entertaining fans from all over the world will never be forgotten. Their efforts will undoubtedly inspire countless youths and shape the future of Pakistan cricket, as both the PCB and fans alike appreciate their unwavering contributions to the sport.