Mohammad Amir facts for kids
Amir in 2016
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| Born | 13 April 1992 Gujar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Left-arm fast | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 194) | 4 July 2009 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 11 January 2019 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 173) | 30 July 2009 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 2 October 2019 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 5 (previously 90) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 32) | 7 June 2009 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 16 June 2024 v Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 5 (previously 90) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008/09 | Federal Areas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | National Bank of Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2015 | Rawalpindi Rams | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Chittagong Vikings (squad no. 5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2023 | Karachi Kings (squad no. 5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Dhaka Dynamites (squad no. 5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Essex (squad no. 5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019/20 | Khulna Tigers (squad no. 5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Galle Gladiators | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Gloucestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Jamaica Tallawahs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Sylhet Strikers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Desert Vipers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Derbyshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Quetta Gladiators | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Essex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Source: ESPNCricinfo, 7 January 2024
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Mohammad Amir (born 13 April 1992) is a Pakistani cricketer. He played for the Pakistan national cricket team from 2008 to 2024. He is a left-arm fast bowler and a left-handed batsman.
Amir was part of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. He also helped Pakistan win the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. In the 2017 final, he took important wickets against India.
In 2010, Mohammad Amir faced a difficult time. He was involved in a cricket scandal and was banned from playing for five years. He admitted his mistake and asked for forgiveness. After his ban, he worked hard to return to the game.
He returned to play for Pakistan in 2016. In July 2019, he stopped playing Test cricket to focus on shorter game formats. In December 2020, he announced he was retiring from international cricket. However, in March 2024, he decided to play for Pakistan again for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He then retired from international cricket for a second time in December 2024.
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Early Life and Family
Mohammad Amir was born on 13 April 1992. His hometown is Changa Bangial, in Gujar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. He is one of seven children in his family. His father, Raja Mohammad Fayyaz, worked for the Pakistan Army.
When he was young, Amir looked up to the famous cricketer Wasim Akram. He would watch Akram on TV and try to copy his bowling style.
In 2003, when Amir was 11, he was noticed at a local cricket tournament. He was invited to join a sports academy in Rawalpindi. Later, his family moved to Lahore so he could be closer to better cricket training places.
Amir married Narjis Amir, a British lawyer, in September 2016. They have three daughters: Minsa (born 2017), Zoya (born 2020), and Ayra (born 2022).
Playing for Teams
Starting in Domestic Cricket
In 2007, former Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram chose Amir for a fast bowling camp. Amir was only 15 at the time. He then toured England with the Pakistan U-19 cricket team and was a top bowler.
In March 2008, he started playing for the Rawalpindi Rams. He also played for the National Bank of Pakistan. In his first season, he took 55 wickets. This strong start helped him get noticed for international cricket.
Playing in Leagues
Amir has played for many teams in different cricket leagues around the world.
- In 2015, he joined the Chittagong Vikings in the Bangladesh Premier League.
- He played for the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League from 2016 to 2023.
- In 2020, he played for the Galle Gladiators in the Lanka Premier League. He took 5 wickets in one match, which was a record for the league.
- He also played for teams like Khulna Tigers, Dhaka Dynamites, Essex, Gloucestershire, Jamaica Tallawahs, Sylhet Strikers, Desert Vipers, Derbyshire, and Quetta Gladiators.
International Cricket Journey
Early International Matches
Amir played his first international match against England in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. He took a wicket with his second ball! He also played his first One Day International (ODI) and Test matches in July 2009 against Sri Lanka.
He continued to do well in the 2009 T20 World Cup. He often took wickets early in the game. In the final against Sri Lanka, he bowled a very fast delivery at 152 kilometers per hour (94.4 miles per hour). He also took the important wicket of Tillakaratne Dilshan in the first over of the final.
In the 2010 ICC World Twenty20, Amir took three wickets in one over against Australia. This was a world record for a bowler in Twenty20 cricket.
Making a Big Impact
In November 2009, he scored 73 runs in an ODI against New Zealand. This was a record for a number 10 batsman at the time. He and Saeed Ajmal made a 103-run partnership, but Pakistan lost by just 7 runs.
In 2010, during a Test series against Australia, he took his first five-wicket haul. He helped Pakistan win a Test match against Australia for the first time in 15 years. He took 7 wickets in that match and was named man of the match.
In the summer of 2010, Amir became the youngest player to take five wickets in a Test match in England. He also became the youngest to reach 50 Test wickets. Many former cricketers praised his talent.
Returning to the International Stage
After his five-year ban, Amir was allowed to play cricket again from September 2015. He made his international comeback in a T20I match against New Zealand in January 2016.
In February 2016, he took a hat-trick in a Pakistan Super League match. He also played in the 2016 Asia Cup and the 2016 ICC World Twenty20.
In August 2016, he scored 58 runs against England, which was the highest score by a number 11 batsman in ODIs.
2017 ICC Champions Trophy Success
Amir played a key role in Pakistan winning the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. In the semi-final, he helped his team win by scoring 28 runs and sharing a 75-run partnership.
In the final against India, Amir bowled brilliantly. He took the wickets of India's top batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan. His amazing bowling helped Pakistan win the trophy by 180 runs.
Amir has said that Virat Kohli is the best batsman in the world. Kohli has also called Amir one of the toughest bowlers to face.
Later Career and Retirements
Amir played in the 2018 Asia Cup and the 2019 Cricket World Cup. In the 2019 World Cup, he was Pakistan's top wicket-taker with 17 wickets.
In July 2019, he announced his retirement from Test cricket. He wanted to focus on shorter forms of the game. In December 2020, he retired from all international cricket. He mentioned feeling "mental torture" from the team management.
However, in March 2024, Amir changed his mind and decided to play for Pakistan again. He was included in the squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He took seven wickets in four matches during the tournament. In December 2024, he announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time.
Images for kids
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Amir in 2016
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Amir (left) with Pakistan in 2009
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Amir during training in 2010
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Mohammad Amir in the outfield during Pakistan's third Test against England in August 2010.
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Amir in 2017
