Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Tests

GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP

Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

The 27-year-old said he will continue playing white-ball cricket for his country. 

Amir played 36 Test matches for Pakistan, taking 119 wickets at an average of 30.47.

He infamously banned from playing international cricket for five years after being involved in a spot-fixing scandal in 2010.

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