'Stop Spreading Fake News'- Mohammad Amir Lashes Out At The Media For Reporting That He Is Coming Out Of Retirement

Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has rubbished the reports of him coming out of retirement from international cricket, urging the media to stop speculating about his return for the sake of peddling stories.

Mohammad Amir shocked the cricketing folklore when he announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket in December 2020, citing mental torture by the Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis-led team-management.

The decision was said to be prompted after the talent pacer was left out of Pakistan’s squad for the limited-overs series against New Zealand.

Mohammad Amir recently appeared on Samaa TV where he had said that he would come out of retirement only if the Pakistan Cricket Board sacks head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis.

“I will approach the board myself and tell them that I am available if there is a new management in place. I don’t think that the issues with current management will be resolved now because mindset doesn’t change in a day.” Mohammad Amir was quoted as saying by Samaa TV.

However, his statement was reported in such a way by various media outlets which suggested that the veteran pacer is coming out of retirement.

A disgruntled Mohammad Amir took to his official Twitter account on Monday where he urged the media to stop speculating about his international future besides further reiterating that he will be only available to play for Pakistan once the current team-management leaves.

“I would like to clarify that yes I will be available for Pakistan only once this management leaves. so please stop spreading fake news just to sell your story.“ Mohammad Amir tweeted.

I would like to clarify that yes I will be available for Pakistan only once this management leaves. so please stop spreading fake news just to sell your story.

— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) January 18, 2021