Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir decided to quit Test cricket after the 2019 World Cup as it was taking a toll on his body. He faced a lot of criticism for his decision as some believed his country needed him in the red-ball format.

In an interview with Cricket Passion, Amir said he shouldn't have continued all three formats after coming back from a 5-year spot-fixing ban. 

“I made a big mistake by playing all three formats after making a comeback in the national side. I would like to advise future cricketers to not make the same mistake,” he said. “Everyone should check their limits and get into a good rhythm by first playing in one or two formats. If they believe that they can, only then should they participate in a third format.”

The pacer decided to quit Test cricket after representing Pakistan in 36 Tests where he picked up 119 wickets at 30.47.

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Amir knows one wrong decision can damage a fast bowler's career seriously. He wants to be cautious with his calls in the future. 

“Pacers need to be more careful. I had problems two years later after making the wrong decision to come back in all formats. I was hit with injuries in 2018. I have restricted myself to white-ball cricket alone due to this reason,” he said.

“I am hopeful that I can extend my career by about five to six years.”

Amir will be in action against Pakistan for the T20I series against England. He has replaced Haris Rauf for the series starting on August 28 in Manchester.