Kamran Akmal supports Mohammad Amir, asks PCB to think beyond ego.

LAHORE -- Pakistan test cricketer Kamran Akmal has come out in support of Mohammad Amir and asked Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to think beyond its ego after the player announced retirement from international cricket on Thursday.

Talking to media, Akmal said that Amir's decision is not good for Pakistan cricket. He urged the team management to let go of its ego and make decisions for the betterment of national cricket.

'One has to wonder why Amir made this decision. What were the motives that forced him to go this way,' Akmal said.

The 38-year-old, who has also been ignored by PCB for quite some time now added, 'Amir is playing in leagues all over the world and he has the potential to return to the national team.'

Earlier on Thursday, Amir announced his retirement from international cricket citing 'mental torture' and 'hostile environment' he faced at PCB's end. The 28-year-old pacer was not in good terms with the management after he decided to bid adieu to the red-ball cricket last year.

Akmal supported Amir's decision of retiring from Test cricket last year due to workload...

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