Former Pakistani player Muhammad Amir She opened up about the challenges of playing back-to-back matches in the fast-paced International T20 (ILT20) league. Amir 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, where he has so far bowled eight overs in two matches, taking two wickets – both in fiery opening spells. Amir, who played a key role in Pakistan's historic Champions Trophy win in 2017, explained that his presence in the league depends entirely on his body.
Mohammed Amir opens up about the fitness struggles in fast-paced leagues
He said that every player takes care of him, but that does not mean that he cannot get injured. The Times quoted Muhammad Amir as saying India“It never guarantees that I will play all the matches because it is cricket; it is the faster format, there are back-to-back games. At the end of the day, we are human beings.”
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Notably, Amir retired from Test cricket in 2019 to manage his workload, and by late 2020, he had quit white-ball cricket as well, citing “mental torture” and “ill-treatment” by the Pakistan team management. But his love for the game led to his sensational comeback for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
However, Pakistan's 2024 T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment, and just a few months after his return, the star stunned fans once again by announcing his retirement from international cricket in December 2024.
Mohammad Amir reveals why tournaments are prioritized over international cricket
Reflecting on his decision, Mohamed Amir feels that he has served his time 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: “In fact, we now have good young players who are performing well and playing regularly. It is their time. I believe that those who have to serve the country for 5 to 10 years, have the right to hold this position. She made her debut in 2009 “It has been many years of playing international cricket and now it is time for the youngsters to move forward with it.”
The fire walker said that demands table It forced him to prioritize leagues over international cricket. Amir said his fitness was not an issue in white-ball cricket, but the constant pressure of international and league cricket made things difficult for him. The player pointed out that every player must manage his workload as he grows older.
There is no guarantee that an injury will not occur even after doing everything: Muhammad Amir
Mohammad Amir explained, “In white-ball cricket, I have never faced any fitness issues; Sometimes maybe yes, only in longer formats. Rest becomes very limited due to the ongoing back-to-back cricket, international cricket and league cricket. It becomes really difficult to manage all of that. So, at that time, you have to pick and choose which form you can offer the most and where your body can get the required rest. That's what's on the player's mind.”
The Pakistani player stressed that every player maintains his fitness and training, but injuries remain an unpredictable part of the game. Amir concluded by saying: “Yes, as a professional, it is your duty to take care of fitness, diet and training. We do that, and we meet the requirements, but there is no guarantee that an injury will not occur.
