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Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir opens up about the challenges of playing back-to-back matches in the fast-paced International League T20 (ILT20). Aamir admitted that there is no guarantee that his body will allow him to play every match in the ongoing ILT20 2025.
The left-arm pacer is currently representing the Desert Vipers in the ongoing ILT20 2025 and has picked up two wickets in two matches so far, picking up eight wickets – both in the red opening stage. Aamir, who played a key role in Pakistan’s historic Champions Trophy victory in 2017, made it clear that his ability to play in the league depends entirely on his fitness.
Muhammad Amir opens up about health struggles in fast-paced franchise league
He said every player takes good care of him, but that doesn’t mean they won’t get hurt. The Times of India quoted Mohammad Amir as saying: “There is never a guarantee that I will play all the games because this is cricket; it is the fastest format and there are back-to-back games. At the end of the day, we are all human beings.”
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Notably, Aamir retired from Test cricket in 2019 to manage his workload, and by the end of 2020, he also quit white-ball cricket, citing “mental torture” and “bad treatment” by the Pakistan team management treatment”. But his love for the game led to a dramatic comeback in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
However, Pakistan’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment and just a few months after his comeback, the star pacer shocked fans once again by announcing his retirement from international cricket in December 2024.
Mohammad Amir reveals why he prioritized league over international cricket
Looking back on his decision, Mohammad Amir feels that he has had his time on the international stage and said it is now the young people’s turn to shine and take responsibility for the future of the team.
Amir further explained: “The fact is that we have very good young players now who are performing well and playing regularly. It’s their time. I believe those who have to serve the country for 5-10 years, they have Right to fill that void. I made my debut in 2009 and have been playing international cricket for many years now, it’s time for the youngsters to carry that forward.”
The fiery pacer said the stringent schedule has forced him to prioritize franchise leagues over international cricket. Aamir said his fitness was not an issue in white-ball cricket but the constant grind of international and cricket league cricket made things difficult for him. The Pacers noted that as they age, each player must manage his or her workload.
Even if you do everything, there’s no guarantee you won’t get hurt: Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir further explained: “I have never faced fitness issues in white-ball cricket; sometimes maybe yes, but only in the longer formats. Due to back-to-back cricket matches, international cricket And in cricket leagues, rest becomes very limited. So, this time, you have to choose which format you can serve more and where your body can get the rest it needs. inner thoughts.”
The Pakistan bowler stressed that every player manages his own fitness and training but injuries remain an unpredictable part of the game. Amir concluded: “Yes, as a professional you have a responsibility to take care of your health, diet and training. We do that and meet the requirements, but there is no guarantee that injuries will not occur.”
