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    "editor1": "<p><strong>Lahore, July 26:<\/strong>&nbsp;Left-arm Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir on Friday announced his retirement from Test cricket. He, however, said that he will continue playing white-ball cricket for Pakistan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Amir said: &quot;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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Playing for Pakistan remains my ultimate desire and objective, and I will try my best to be in the best physical shape to contribute in the team&#39;s upcoming challenges, including next year&#39;s ICC T20 World Cup,&quot; he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The left-arm pacer further said it was not easy for him to make that decision which he had been thinking for quite some time.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;But with the ICC World Test Championship commencing shortly, and Pakistan boasting some very exciting young fast bowlers, it is appropriate that I call on my time in Test cricket so that the selectors can plan accordingly,&quot; he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;I want to thank all my team-mates as well the opponents in red ball cricket. It has been a privilege to play with and against them. I am sure our paths will continue to cross in limited-overs cricket as all of us play and compete with the same vigour and determination.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Amir made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in Galle in July 2009. He featured in 36 Tests, taking 119 wickets at an average of 30.47. His best bowling returns -- six for 44 -- were against the West Indies in Kingston in April 2017.<\/p>\r\n",
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