ISLAMABAD, 17 December 2020: Renowned Fast Bowler Muhammad Amir 28-year-old has retired from international cricket, confirms PCB.

According to a press release by Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday says, ‘’Pakistan Cricket Board chief executive Wasim Khan spoke with Mohammad Amir this afternoon following reports that the fast bowler had announced his retirement from international cricket.’’

‘‘The 28-year-old confirmed to the PCB chief executive that he has no desires or intensions of playing international cricket and as such, he should not be considered for future international matches,’’ confirms the statement.

‘’This is a personal decision of Mohammad Amir, which the PCB respects, and as such, will not make any further comment on this matter at this stage,’’ PCB statement added.

Initially, earlier today, Amir had released a video message announcing his retirement from international cricket. Reacting to the media reports, PCB confirmed his retirement.

The fast bowler said in a video message that he was being "mentally tortured" by the PCB management. Referring to the current environment at the PCB, he said, the way he was sidelined from the 35-member squad for the New Zealand tour was a "wake up call" for him.

"I have seen a lot of torture between 2010 and 2015 when I was away from cricket, whatever happened and the punishment that I served," he said.

"Why would anyone not want to play for his country?" he questioned