Mohammad Amir has come a long way. The cricketer has had a stellar career and despite some hindrances, the man has transitioned into unarguably one of the greatest sportsmen in the treasured game. It came as dismay to cricket fans when Mohammad Amir had to decline the highly anticipated T20 series in Pakistan, however, it came for good reason; he and his wife were expecting their first child.

 

Early this morning, Mohammad Amir declared special news that he is now a proud father

The cricketer, currently residing in London announced the wonderful news on his Twitter account. His wife Narjis Amir had given birth to a beautiful baby girl. They have named her Minsa.

 

The birth comes as a lovely surprise for the couple, who recently celebrated Narjis’s birthday on September 6th

September is going to be quite the joyous month for the family of three!

Source: @narjiskhan25/ Twitter

 

The revelation triggered an overwhelming response from fellow cricketers, like Kainat Imtiaz

 

Hasan Ali,

 

Mautashim Rasheed,

 

And Muhammad Nawaz

And journalists alike

 

 

Indian fans too poured in their hearty congrats

https://twitter.com/HimanshuHrc/status/907434728424214528

As did Pakistanis, who couldn’t be more thrilled for the couple on this very special day

 

https://twitter.com/QararaRasha/status/907440188867182592

 

Emojis too are always a good way to express delightment ????

 

????????

 

Love poured out from everyone on Twitter, who were ecstatic

 

Some fans couldn’t wait to see Mohammad Amir back on the pitch too (neither can we)

https://twitter.com/eyexlight/status/907473844713091072

 

We wish Mohammad Amir and Narjis Amir all the best as they embark upon parenthood.