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Old Pakistani Mohammad Amir has opened up about the challenges of playing back-to-back matches in the fast-paced International T20 League (ILT20). Amir admitted that there is no guarantee that his body will allow him to play all the games in the ongoing ILT20 2025.
The left-arm pacer is currently representing the Desert Vipers in the ongoing ILT20 2025, where he has so far bowled eight overs in two matches, claiming two wickets, both in opening spells. Amir, who played a key role in Pakistan’s historic Champions Trophy win in 2017, has made it clear that his availability in the league is entirely dependent on his body.
Mohammad Amir opens up about fitness struggles in fast-paced franchise leagues
He said all players take care of him, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get injured. Mohammad Amir was quoted by Times of India: “That is never guaranteed that I will play every match because it is cricket; it’s the fastest format, and there are back-to-back games. After all, we are human beings.”
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Notably, Amir retired from Test cricket in 2019 to manage his workload, and in late 2020 also quit white-ball cricket, citing “mental torture” and “mistreatment” by the Pakistan team management. But his love for the game led to a dramatic comeback for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
However, Pakistan’s 2024 T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment, and just months after his comeback, the star shocked fans again by announcing his retirement from international cricket in December 2024.
Mohammad Amir reveals why he prioritized leagues over international cricket
Reflecting on his decision, Mohammad Amir feels that his time has passed on the international stage and said that it is now the youth’s turn to shine and take responsibility for the team’s future.
Amir further explained, “Actually, we now have such good young players who are delivering and playing regularly. It’s their time. And I think those who have to serve the country for 5-10 years, they have the right to occupy this place. I made my debut in 2009 and it’s been so many years playing international cricket. Now it’s time for the youngsters to take it forward.”
The fiery pacer said demanding schedule forced him to prioritize franchise leagues over international cricket. Amir said his fitness was not an issue in white-ball cricket, but the continuous action of international and league cricket made things difficult for him. The pacer noted that every player has to manage his workload with increasing age.
There is no guarantee that an injury will not occur even after doing everything: Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir further explained, “In white-ball cricket, I never had any fitness problem; sometimes maybe, just in the longer formats. Rest becomes very limited because of continuous cricket, international cricket and league cricket. It becomes very difficult to manage all that. So at this point, you have to choose which format you can serve and where your body can rest. That’s what goes on in a player’s mind “.
The Pakistani bowler emphasized that every player manages their fitness and training, but injuries remain an unpredictable part of the game. Amir signed off saying, “Yes, as a professional, it is your duty to take care of your fitness, diet and training. We do and we meet the requirements, but there is no guarantee that a injury”.
