Angry Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir quits international cricket

Angry Mohammad Amir appears to have called time on his international career, after telling Pakistan chiefs he no longer wants to play for his country.

The 28-year-old left-armer, who was jailed as a teenager for his part in Pakistan’s spot-fixing scandal, no longer wishes to be considered for selection.

Amir, 28, told Pakistan television channel Samaa that he "cannot play under this management", having been omitted from the touring squad to take on New Zealand in three Twenty20s, the first of which is on Friday at Auckland.

The Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement: "Wasim Khan spoke with Mohammad Amir following reports that the fast bowler had announced his retirement from international cricket.

"The 28-year-old confirmed to the PCB chief executive that he has no desires or intentions of playing international cricket and as such, he should not be considered for future international matches.