Pakistan's former captain Ramiz Raja late on Friday expressed his disappointment over Mohammad Amir's decision to retire from Test cricket with an immediate effect.
Soon after left-arm fast bowler's decision that surprised many, Raja took to Twitter and wrote: "Amir flagging Test Cricket at 27 is disappointing." Besides being dismissive of the greatest format that makes stars & legends his decision is clearly not in line with the needs of Pak cricket which is desperately looking to reboot test cricket. Was time to repay & not eject."
The 27-year-old cricketer on Friday announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, but reaffirmed his commitment to playing white ball cricket for Pakistan.
Amir, in a statement shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said: “It has been an honour to represent Pakistan in the pinnacle and traditional format of the game. I, however, have decided to move away from the longer version so I can concentrate on white ball cricket."
Pakistan's legendary cricketer and renowned commentator Wasim Akram was also surprised to know the decision of Amir, quitting the longest format of the cricket.