'It's too soon to talk about a Test comeback': Mohammad Amir remarks

After a long absence from the game, former Pakistan international Mohammad Amir returned to the field, taking three wickets in his second game for Gloucestershire in the ongoing season of County Championship. 

On Thursday, Amir picked up his first wicket of the season after signing up with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in England as a replacement for Naseem Shah. 

With Amir, still only 30, playing white-ball cricket worldwide, the inevitable question arises - Is it worth thinking if he would consider coming out of retirement?

Amir told the ECB Reporters Network in Southampton that he was enjoying his game for Gloucestershire. "It is too early to talk about a Test return. You never know and things can be changed but for now, I'm enjoying playing for Gloucestershire," he said. 

"I am playing after three years and so it is not easy as a fast bowler. I didn't play any first-class cricket in the last four years but I am getting better after the first game and just trying to help the boys and do well for them. As a bowler, it is my duty to bowl well and lead from the front, so that is what I'm trying to do," Amir continued. 

In his prime, Amir was a thrilling exponent of swing bowling, renowned for his ability to bring the ball back into right-handers. Even after the novelty wore off, opponents were wary of his potential to surprise with the amount of movement generated. After the spot-fixing scandal, Amir was out of the game for five years, and when he returned, Amir was a completely different bowler. One who acted as a holder, focusing on line and length.

After announcing his retirement from international cricket in 2020, Amir is currently focussing on T20 leagues all over the world. The hero from Pakistan's Champions Trophy final win in 2017 has 259 international wickets to his name, across all formats. 

"After recovering from the side strain in the PSL, I was training and feeling so good and thought why not give a chance to red-ball cricket. I think I am getting better and on the right path now. I am enjoying red-ball cricket. For now, I'm only here for three games and afterwards, I'm planning on going to the CPL," Amir concluded by talking about his recovery.