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Mohammad Amir Cricketer: Age, Stats, 6/44 and 2026 Records

Mohammad Amir is a former Pakistan international left-arm fast bowler who finished with 271 wickets in 159 matches across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Born on 13 April 1992, he was 34 at the 23 August 2026 cutoff. His career includes Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy wins, a Test-best 6 for 44 and an ODI-best 5 for 30. After retiring from international cricket for the final time in December 2024, Amir remained active in domestic T20 leagues. In 2026 he took 12 wickets for Rawalpindi Pindiz, six for Notts Outlaws and nine as Trent Rockets reached The Hundred final.

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Left-handedLeft-arm fast-medium bowlerBorn 13 April 1992

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Full nameMohammad Amir

Age34As of 23 August 2026

Date of birth13 April 1992Gujar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan

Batting styleLeft-handed

Bowling styleLeft-arm fast-medium

Career overview

Mohammad Amir cricket career

Born in Gujar Khan on 13 April 1992 and aged 34 at the stated cutoff.

A left-handed batter and left-arm fast-medium bowler known for new-ball swing.

Took 119 Test, 81 ODI and 71 T20I wickets for a total of 271.

Won the 2009 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy with Pakistan.

Recorded career-best Test figures of 6 for 44 against West Indies in 2017.

Took 27 wickets across the 2026 PSL, Blast and Hundred subsets listed here.

Career story

Mohammad Amir career and playing journey

Who is Mohammad Amir?

Mohammad Amir is a Pakistani left-arm fast-medium bowler whose international career ran from 2009 to 2024. He represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is, taking 271 wickets. His best-known spells include a wicket maiden in the 2009 T20 World Cup final and 3 for 16 against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final.

Amir's career has several distinct chapters: an unusually early international rise, a five-year anti-corruption ban, a successful return, Test retirement in 2019, a first international exit in 2020, a brief 2024 comeback and a final retirement that December. He continued playing franchise and county cricket after leaving the Pakistan side.

How old is Mohammad Amir?

Mohammad Amir was 34 years old on 23 August 2026. He was born on 13 April 1992 in Gujar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board's named player record and major statistical databases agree on his date of birth, birthplace, left-handed batting and left-arm fast-medium bowling style.

Age is especially relevant to Amir's story because he debuted internationally at 17. He was still a teenager when he played his first Test and helped Pakistan win a global T20 title. By his mid-thirties, his role had shifted from emerging prospect to experienced short-format new-ball and death bowler.

What type of bowler is Mohammad Amir?

Amir is a left-arm fast-medium bowler whose main value comes with the new ball and in high-pressure late overs. His left-arm angle, ability to swing the ball into right-handed batters and control of a full length made him dangerous in international cricket. T20 teams have also used him for yorkers and changes of pace at the death.

The role changes with the format. In Tests he bowled long spells and took 119 wickets, while T20 teams manage him in short bursts. Nottinghamshire described him as a bowler for powerplay and death situations when signing him in 2026, and Trent Rockets used that experience during their run to The Hundred final.

How did Mohammad Amir reach international cricket?

Amir rose through Pakistan's youth pathway after attracting attention as a teenage left-arm quick. Contemporary career records place him in Pakistan Under-19 cricket before his senior breakthrough, while statistical biographies connect his early development with a national fast-bowling camp and recognition from Wasim Akram.

His 2009 domestic season accelerated the promotion. Strong wicket-taking performances moved him rapidly from age-group cricket to Pakistan's T20I, Test and ODI teams. That speed matters: Amir did not spend years building a senior domestic record before selection, so his development continued under international pressure.

When did Mohammad Amir make his Pakistan debut?

Amir made his T20I debut against England at The Oval on 7 June 2009. His Test debut followed against Sri Lanka at Galle on 4 July, and his ODI debut came against the same opposition at Dambulla on 30 July. He therefore entered all three international formats within eight weeks.

Those dates define the beginning of separate statistical records. A Test appearance belongs inside first-class cricket, and an ODI is part of List A cricket, but the international rows on this page are shown separately. They should not be added to wider career totals because that would count the same matches twice.

What did Mohammad Amir do in the 2009 T20 World Cup final?

Amir opened Pakistan's bowling in the 2009 T20 World Cup final against Sri Lanka at Lord's. His first over was a wicket maiden: Tillakaratne Dilshan attempted a scoop and was caught at short fine leg. Removing the tournament's leading run-scorer before Sri Lanka had scored gave Pakistan immediate control.

Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka to 138 for 6 and completed the chase with eight balls remaining. Amir's final figures were 1 for 30, so the importance of the spell lies in timing rather than a large wicket tally. At 17, he had delivered the opening breakthrough in a senior global final.

Why was Mohammad Amir banned in 2011?

An independent ICC anti-corruption tribunal imposed a five-year ban on Amir in February 2011 for breaches connected with the 2010 Lord's Test spot-fixing case. Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif were sanctioned in the same tribunal process. Amir also served a custodial sentence after the related criminal proceedings in England.

The ICC later confirmed that the sanction would expire on 1 September 2015 and that Amir could return to international cricket from 2 September, subject to the normal selection process. The ban is a material part of his career record and should be stated plainly, without minimising the offence or turning it into sensational copy.

How did Mohammad Amir return to international cricket?

Amir returned through domestic cricket in 2015 and re-entered Pakistan's T20I side in January 2016. He then returned to ODI cricket and was selected for the Test tour of England, six years after his previous Test appearance. His comeback required sporting form as well as eligibility; the end of a sanction did not itself guarantee selection.

The 2016 England tour placed him back at the ground associated with the case. Pakistan drew the four-Test series 2-2. Amir's return became an important career chapter, but later performances—not the fact of reinstatement alone—established his second international period.

How did Mohammad Amir decide the 2017 Champions Trophy final?

Amir took 3 for 16 from six overs against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final at The Oval. He dismissed Rohit Sharma for a duck, then removed Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan. India fell to 33 for 3 while chasing 339 and were eventually bowled out for 158.

Pakistan won by 180 runs, its first Champions Trophy title. Amir's spell mattered because all three wickets came from India's top order before the chase could settle. The figures are not his career-best international return, but the opposition, stage and early match position make it one of his defining performances.

When did Mohammad Amir take 6 for 44?

Amir recorded his Test-best 6 for 44 against West Indies at Sabina Park in April 2017. He bowled 26 overs, including 11 maidens, as West Indies made 286 in the first innings. Pakistan later won the Test by seven wickets.

The performance came during Amir's first full year back in Test cricket and remains his only six-wicket innings in the format. His best match return is 7 for 64, which includes the second-innings wicket from the same Test. The innings and match figures describe different scopes and should not be confused.

What did Mohammad Amir achieve at the 2019 World Cup?

Amir was Pakistan's leading wicket-taker at the 2019 ODI World Cup with 17 wickets. His standout return was 5 for 30 against Australia at Taunton, his first ODI five-wicket haul. He removed both openers and cleaned up the lower order to prevent Australia from extending its total beyond 307.

Pakistan lost that match by 41 runs and missed the semi-finals on net run rate, so the five-for belongs inside a team defeat. Amir's consistency across the tournament still mattered: the ICC identified him as Pakistan's leading bowler, and the campaign helped him reach a career-best seventh place in the ODI bowling rankings in October 2019.

Why did Mohammad Amir retire from Test cricket?

Amir retired from Test cricket in July 2019 at the age of 27, choosing to focus on limited-overs formats. He finished with 119 wickets from 36 Tests at an average of 30.48, including four five-wicket innings and best figures of 6 for 44.

His final Test had been against South Africa at Johannesburg in January 2019. Retirement closed the longest and most physically demanding format, but it did not end his Pakistan career at that point. He remained available for ODIs and T20Is until the later dispute that led to his 2020 international exit.

Why did Mohammad Amir leave international cricket in 2020?

In December 2020, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Amir had no desire or intention to play international cricket and would not be considered for selection. The announcement followed public criticism of the team-management environment. At that time, his career stood at 147 international matches and 259 wickets.

That decision was not the final endpoint. It described Amir's availability under the circumstances of late 2020, not a permanent legal bar on returning. Keeping the dates separate prevents the first retirement, the 2024 comeback and the final retirement from being compressed into one misleading event.

Why did Mohammad Amir return for Pakistan in 2024?

Amir made himself available again in March 2024 before the T20 World Cup. Pakistan recalled him for its home T20I series against New Zealand and then selected him for the global tournament in the United States and Caribbean.

He took seven wickets in four World Cup matches. His returns were 1 for 25 against the United States, 2 for 23 against India, 2 for 13 against Canada and 2 for 11 against Ireland. Pakistan did not progress from the group, but Amir's 2024 comeback added 11 T20Is and nine wickets to his previous international record.

When did Mohammad Amir finally retire from international cricket?

Amir announced his final international retirement on 14 December 2024. The ICC's announcement closed his Pakistan record at 159 matches and 271 wickets across the three formats. His last international appearance was the T20 World Cup match against Ireland at Lauderhill on 16 June 2024.

The final retirement did not mean retirement from professional cricket. He remained available for domestic and franchise competitions and held a British passport, which allowed English teams to register him as a domestic player in 2026. International status and club availability are separate questions.

What are Mohammad Amir's international statistics?

Amir took 119 wickets in 36 Tests, 81 in 61 ODIs and 71 in 62 T20Is. His bowling averages were 30.48, 29.63 and 21.94 respectively. The three wicket totals add to 271, while his 751 Test runs, 363 ODI runs and 65 T20I runs add to 1,179.

His best innings figures were 6 for 44 in Tests, 5 for 30 in ODIs and 4 for 13 in T20Is. He took four Test five-fors and one ODI five-for. These are final international figures because his December 2024 announcement explicitly ended availability for Pakistan.

Was Mohammad Amir useful as a lower-order batter?

Bowling was Amir's primary role, but two ODI innings stand out. He made 73 not out against New Zealand in 2009 while batting at number ten and shared a 103-run last-wicket partnership with Saeed Ajmal. In 2016 he struck 58 from 28 balls at number eleven against England at Trent Bridge.

Neither innings changed his classification into an all-rounder. His ODI batting average finished at 18.15 and his Test average at 13.41. The value was situational: he could resist with the tail or score quickly after a top-order collapse, but teams selected him for left-arm pace.

What was Mohammad Amir's best ICC ranking?

Amir reached a career-best seventh place in the ICC ODI bowling rankings on 3 October 2019. The rise followed the home series against Sri Lanka and came after his 17-wicket World Cup campaign earlier that year.

A ranking is a dated comparison rather than a permanent career label. Seventh was his best ODI position at that update; it does not mean he held the place throughout 2019 or ranked seventh across Tests and T20Is. The format and date belong beside the number.

How did Mohammad Amir perform in the 2026 PSL?

Amir took 12 wickets in ten matches for Rawalpindi Pindiz in the 2026 Pakistan Super League. He bowled 37 overs, conceded 326 runs and finished with an average of 27.17, an economy rate of 8.81 and a strike rate of 18.50. His best return was 2 for 21.

That 2 for 21 came against Islamabad United in Rawalpindiz's six-wicket win. The season was difficult for the new franchise, so the record should not be presented as a title campaign. Amir nevertheless finished as the team's leading wicket-taker in the completed ten-match group.

Is Mohammad Amir the same player as Mohammad Amir Khan?

No. The senior Mohammad Amir is the Pakistan international born on 13 April 1992 who bowls left-arm fast-medium. Mohammad Amir Khan is a different Pakistani cricketer, born on 9 September 2001, who bowls right-arm medium-fast.

Both names appeared around Rawalpindi Pindiz's 2026 campaign, which creates a real scorecard risk. The 12-wicket PSL line and senior player ID 1917 belong to Mohammad Amir, not Mohammad Amir Khan. Birth date, bowling arm and exact scorecard identity must agree before a result is attached.

Why did Mohammad Amir join Notts Outlaws in 2026?

Nottinghamshire signed Amir in June 2026 for the remainder of the Vitality Blast. The club registered him as a domestic player because he held a British passport. The short-term agreement added an experienced powerplay and death bowler during the second half of the group stage.

He made an immediate impact by taking a wicket with his second ball against Kent. Notts reached Finals Day and then lost the semi-final to Hampshire by 27 runs. Amir again struck with his second delivery in that match, dismissing Toby Albert, but the spell did not prevent Hampshire's winning total.

What were Mohammad Amir's 2026 Blast statistics?

Amir played seven Blast matches for Notts Outlaws and took six wickets. He bowled 27 overs, conceded 213 runs and recorded an average of 35.50, an economy rate of 7.89 and a strike rate of 27.00. His best figures were 2 for 22.

The row covers only his Notts matches after the June signing. It should not be combined with his PSL wickets and labelled a single competition record. His value also included difficult phases of an innings: Nottinghamshire signed him specifically for new-ball and end-over work, roles in which economy can matter alongside wickets.

Why did Mohammad Amir join Trent Rockets?

Trent Rockets added Amir to their 2026 Hundred squad as an injury replacement for David Payne. He was again eligible as a domestic player. The move reunited him with Trent Bridge after his Notts Blast spell and added a left-arm option to a squad already competing near the top of the table.

Amir brought previous Hundred experience, including membership of Oval Invincibles' 2024 title-winning squad. Replacement status matters because it explains why he was not necessarily part of the original roster. It does not reduce the seven appearances and nine wickets he produced after joining Rockets.

How did Mohammad Amir perform in The Hundred 2026?

Amir took nine wickets in seven matches for Trent Rockets. He delivered 76 balls, conceded 163 runs and finished with an average of 18.11 and a strike rate of 8.44 balls per wicket. His best figures were 3 for 29 in the final at Lord's.

Hundred scorecards count legal balls rather than six-ball overs, so the 76-ball total should not be rewritten as conventional overs. His tournament economy is recorded as 2.14 runs per ball in the source table. Rockets reached the final but lost to Manchester Super Giants by five wickets.

Mohammad Amir records

Mohammad Amir career statistics and records

Batting, bowling and fielding figures are kept separate by competition and format.

Test career through 14 January 201936matches

Batting

Innings: 67
Runs: 751
High score: 48
Average: 13.41
Strike rate: 37.93
Not outs: 11
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 67
Wickets: 119
Best bowling: 6/44
Average: 30.48
Economy: 2.86
Strike rate: 64.03
Balls: 7,619
Catches / stumpings: 5/0
5w / 10w: 4/0

ODI career through 2 October 201961matches

Batting

Innings: 30
Runs: 363
High score: 73*
Average: 18.15
Strike rate: 81.76
Not outs: 10
100s / 50s: 0/2

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 60
Wickets: 81
Best bowling: 5/30
Average: 29.63
Economy: 4.78
Strike rate: 37.20
Balls: 3,013
Catches / stumpings: 8/0
5w / 10w: 1/0

T20I career through 16 June 202462matches

Batting

Innings: 17
Runs: 65
High score: 21*
Average: 7.22
Strike rate: 85.53
Not outs: 8
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 61
Wickets: 71
Best bowling: 4/13
Average: 21.94
Economy: 7.08
Strike rate: 18.61
Balls: 1,321
Catches / stumpings: 10/0
5w / 10w: 0/0

Rawalpindi Pindiz PSL 202610matches

Batting

Innings: Not listed
Runs: Not listed
High score: Not listed
Average: Not listed
Strike rate: Not listed
Not outs: Not listed
100s / 50s: Not listed

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 10
Wickets: 12
Best bowling: 2/21
Average: 27.17
Economy: 8.81
Strike rate: 18.50
Balls: 222
Catches / stumpings: Not listed
5w / 10w: 0/0

Notts Outlaws Blast 20267matches

Batting

Innings: Not listed
Runs: Not listed
High score: Not listed
Average: Not listed
Strike rate: Not listed
Not outs: Not listed
100s / 50s: Not listed

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 7
Wickets: 6
Best bowling: 2/22
Average: 35.50
Economy: 7.89
Strike rate: 27.00
Balls: 162
Catches / stumpings: Not listed
5w / 10w: 0/0

Trent Rockets Hundred 20267matches

Batting

Innings: Not listed
Runs: Not listed
High score: Not listed
Average: Not listed
Strike rate: Not listed
Not outs: Not listed
100s / 50s: Not listed

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 7
Wickets: 9
Best bowling: 3/29
Average: 18.11
Economy: 2.14 RPB
Strike rate: 8.44
Balls: 76
Catches / stumpings: Not listed
5w / 10w: 0/0

Career chronology

Debut and last listed match

T20I

Debut

Pakistan v England, The Oval, 7 June 2009

Last listed match

Ireland v Pakistan, Lauderhill, 16 June 2024

Test

Debut

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Galle, 4 July 2009

Last listed match

South Africa v Pakistan, Johannesburg, 11 January 2019

ODI

Debut

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Dambulla, 30 July 2009

Last listed match

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Karachi, 2 October 2019

International retirement

Debut

First departure announced 17 December 2020

Last listed match

Final retirement announced 14 December 2024

2026 domestic season

Debut

Rawalpindi Pindiz, then Notts Outlaws

Last listed match

Trent Rockets reached The Hundred final

Career achievements

Career achievements and milestones

Opened the 2009 T20 World Cup final with a wicket maiden against Sri Lanka.
Took career-best Test figures of 6 for 44 against West Indies in 2017.
Dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan in the 2017 Champions Trophy final.
Took 5 for 30 against Australia and 17 wickets at the 2019 ODI World Cup.
Reached a career-best seventh place in the ICC ODI bowling rankings in October 2019.
Finished his Pakistan career with 271 wickets in 159 international matches.
Led Rawalpindi Pindiz's 2026 PSL wicket list with 12 in ten matches.
Took 3 for 29 in the 2026 Hundred final for Trent Rockets.

Reader questions

Mohammad Amir FAQ

How old is Mohammad Amir?

Mohammad Amir was born on 13 April 1992 and was 34 years old on 23 August 2026.

How many international wickets did Mohammad Amir take?

He took 271 international wickets: 119 in Tests, 81 in ODIs and 71 in T20Is.

What are Mohammad Amir's best bowling figures?

His best Test figures are 6 for 44, his ODI best is 5 for 30 and his T20I best is 4 for 13.

Did Mohammad Amir win the Champions Trophy?

Yes. Pakistan won in 2017, and Amir took 3 for 16 in the final against India.

When did Mohammad Amir retire?

He retired from Tests in July 2019, left international cricket in December 2020, returned in 2024 and announced his final international retirement on 14 December 2024.

How many wickets did Mohammad Amir take in the 2026 PSL?

He took 12 wickets in ten matches for Rawalpindi Pindiz, with best figures of 2 for 21.

How did Mohammad Amir perform for Notts in 2026?

He took six wickets in seven Blast matches at an economy rate of 7.89 as Notts reached the semi-final.

How many wickets did Mohammad Amir take in The Hundred 2026?

He took nine wickets in seven matches for Trent Rockets, including 3 for 29 in the final.

Who is Mohammad Amir's wife?

Mohammad Amir married Narjis in September 2016. This page does not repeat unsupported relationship rumours or unnecessary private details.

What is Mohammad Amir's net worth?

No audited public record reviewed for this update establishes a reliable current net-worth figure for Mohammad Amir.

Conclusion

Mohammad Amir's career combines exceptional early impact, a serious five-year interruption and a successful second phase. His 271 international wickets, two global team titles, 6 for 44 in Tests, 5 for 30 at the 2019 World Cup and 3 for 16 in the 2017 Champions Trophy final give the record its clearest shape.

His final Pakistan appearance came in June 2024, but his professional career continued. The completed 2026 evidence shows 12 PSL wickets, six for Notts and nine for Trent Rockets, including three in The Hundred final. Future updates should add only completed, correctly identified scorecards and keep the senior Amir separate from Mohammad Amir Khan.