“I don’t see any vision from the chief selector, Mohammad Wasim" : Mohammad Amir

[MenInG]

Pakistan’s former fast-bowler Mohammad Amir believes that Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim lacks the vision needed to take the country’s cricket forward.

While speaking to Cricket Pakistan in an exclusive interview, Amir questioned the change in selection criteria for opener Sharjeel Khan.

“There is no doubt that Sharjeel [Khan] should be in the white-ball squad because he is most dangerous player in white-ball cricket in Pakistan,” said Amir. “One or two series ago, you were saying that he needs to work on his fitness to get selected so why have you taken this decision now? The only thing you considered is his performance, right?”

“It is important that they [selection committee] keep the same criteria of selection for every player,” he added.

“I don’t see any vision of the chief selector. I don’t know if he asked to work like this or it’s his own mindset. Selecting teams on public opinion is not the right thing to do. He should select players who are best suited to play for Pakistan,” he further stated.

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Pakistan’s former pacer Mohammad Amir has pointed out the example of Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah after lack of support from Pakistan team management.

While talking to Cricket Pakistan in an exclusive interview, Amir said that the Indian pacer was backed his team management despite below-par performances.

“I think it is not the right mindset to look at performance of only four or five matches. If you remember, [Jasprit] Bumrah had only one wicket in 16 matches when he was playing Australia series but nobody questioned him because they knew that he is a match-winning bowler. That was the time they [Indian team management] should have supported him and they did that,” said Amir.

“You are given the job to help the player when he is not performing and not just discard him from the side. If it’s like this, then we should give you an entire team made up of players like Cristiano Ronaldo so that you can sit back and relax and do nothing,” he added.

He also brushed aside the notion that he had any plans about taking back his retirement from international cricket, while also stating that he had no personal issues with the team management.

“I carefully looked at all my options and assessed the situation before taking the decision about retirement. I’m enjoying cricket and spending time with my family and currently have no plans about taking back my retirement,” he said.

“If it was only about my performance, I would have never taken the decision about retirement. But their [team management] statements about me regarding my retirement from Test cricket really hurt me. I have no personal issue with them as they are my elders and legends of the game,” he concluded.

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Pakistan’s former pacer Mohammad Amir has pointed out the example of Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah after lack of support from Pakistan team management.

While talking to Cricket Pakistan in an exclusive interview, Amir said that the Indian pacer was backed his team management despite below-par performances.

“I think it is not the right mindset to look at performance of only four or five matches. If you remember, [Jasprit] Bumrah had only one wicket in 16 matches when he was playing Australia series but nobody questioned him because they knew that he is a match-winning bowler. That was the time they [Indian team management] should have supported him and they did that,” said Amir.

“You are given the job to help the player when he is not performing and not just discard him from the side. If it’s like this, then we should give you an entire team made up of players like Cristiano Ronaldo so that you can sit back and relax and do nothing,” he added.

He also brushed aside the notion that he had any plans about taking back his retirement from international cricket, while also stating that he had no personal issues with the team management.

“I carefully looked at all my options and assessed the situation before taking the decision about retirement. I’m enjoying cricket and spending time with my family and currently have no plans about taking back my retirement,” he said.

“If it was only about my performance, I would have never taken the decision about retirement. But their [team management] statements about me regarding my retirement from Test cricket really hurt me. I have no personal issue with them as they are my elders and legends of the game,” he concluded.

 

[angrypathan]

Mohammad Amir and his one man crusade against everyone

 

[Indiafan]

Its baffing that a current, active player (non captain). has the audacity to take pot shots in public at the chief selector

 

[Rana]

Oh God not another enemy for Amir!

 

[zacattakk]

Oh God not another enemy for Amir!

Amir is his own worst enemy

 

[redmaverik84]

When did Bumrah take 1 wicket in 16 matchess?? That would potentially be the end of any bowler's career

 

[Titan24]

“If it was only about my performance, I would have never taken the decision about retirement. But their [team management] statements about me regarding my retirement from Test cricket really hurt me. I have no personal issue with them as they are my elders and legends of the game,” he concluded.

Yes, why raise the issues to management that I didnt like it and I prefer you dont share such opinions on media or to the higher authorities in PCB when you are such a visionary who takes retirement in such scenarios. Makes sense.

His T10 league captain and management better not say something hurtful.

 

[Shafi]

I think Amir now-a-days make a nuisance of himself. Hopefully he will never get selected again.

 

[Rana]

Amir the retired cricket analyst is going to be the Rakhi sawant of analysts

 

[RyanRyan10]

Ek to chori upar se Sinazori

 

[ChTab]

I wish Amir was never given a chance back into the team after his heroics in a match-fixing scandal. He's trying so hard to be a victim here but apart from few fans, everyone knows his reality.

 

[guna]

Amir is still a brilliant LOI bowler. But since Hasan Ali is back, Amir has no chance. Hasan and Afridi are enough for Pakistan.

 

[Shahzad1985]

It’s funny how he only brings up Sharjeel inclusion as a example and how he should be included which he is because a fixer is defending another fixer. He didn’t mention M Wasim Jnr, Dahani who have been talking points also.

 

[Varun]

Oh will this guy just go away and play in some T5 league somewhere.

 

[Mamoon]

Totally agreed with him. M Wasim is a completely disaster.

 

[Shoaibbtt]

I don't see any vision into why you "retired" Amir.

 

[Saj]

The main point that should be considered is whether Amir is better than the bowler(s) that are being picked.

If he is, then he should be selected. If they are all better than him, then it's right that he isn't being picked.

 

[Bewal Express]

The main point that should be considered is whether Amir is better than the bowler(s) that are being picked.

If he is, then he should be selected. If they are all better than him, then it's right that he isn't being picked.

He is bitter because he has lost his edge and can't accept that bar the odd over he is very average. It's not Misbahs, MRS or Waqars fault, it's his.

 

[Snowflake]

He is bitter because he has lost his edge and can't accept that bar the odd over he is very average. It's not Misbahs, MRS or Waqars fault, it's his.

You didn't quite answer the question though.

 

[Zaz]

The main point that should be considered is whether Amir is better than the bowler(s) that are being picked.

If he is, then he should be selected. If they are all better than him, then it's right that he isn't being picked.

Its not as simple as that anymore saj Over the last few months hes taken pot shots at the selectors and coaches at every opportunity Hes said too much n burnt a lot of bridges You cant have him walk straight back after everything hes doing

Is he that good that everything can be simply forgiven n forgotten? No hes not

 

[Zaz]

Its not as simple as that anymore saj Over the last few months hes taken pot shots at the selectors and coaches at every opportunity Hes said too much n burnt a lot of bridges You cant have him walk straight back after everything hes doing

Is he that good that everything can be simply forgiven n forgotten? No hes not

On top of that hes always complained about his workload

What kind of attitude is this? Picking n choosing which games to play which games to perform in Anybody would think hes wasim akram that all his nakry pot shots and demands will be tolerated

Hes not that good Its better players like him who will potentially create disharmony in the dressing room arent picked

Thanks but no thanks

 

[Abdullah719]

You didn’t quite answer the question though.

Is he available for selection?

 

[iniqbal223]

Actually, our selection system is a joke

I can not believe selectors here follow what they want to do (instead instructed to do what some powerful people want them to do)

This situation of non selection of deserving players and selecting some random and senior folks can happen with 1 selector, 2 selectors, or may be 10 selection committee

But this problem happens with all the selection committees...
Better get rid of this selection committee joke, keep all cards with the captain.. He is getting paid higher than others so just put this responsibility on his shoulders

 

[Saj]

Its not as simple as that anymore saj Over the last few months hes taken pot shots at the selectors and coaches at every opportunity Hes said too much n burnt a lot of bridges You cant have him walk straight back after everything hes doing

Is he that good that everything can be simply forgiven n forgotten? No hes not

We all know that these 'threats' and bravado by Mohammad Amir is not genuine or permanent. He will still play white ball cricket for Pakistan if the environment is right and if he has the support of the management. Now I'm not saying what he has done is right, but I'm sure an arm around the shoulder, a call from the head coach or chief selector and he would be back.

 

[bala977]

The main point that should be considered is whether Amir is better than the bowler(s) that are being picked.

If he is, then he should be selected. If they are all better than him, then it's right that he isn't being picked.

Will have to disagree with you Saj. Attitude and commitment are equally if not more important virtues - Amir is a big zero in that department.

 

[MesonK]

As a fan I was against Amir's inclusion and I am against Sharjeel's inclusion as well.

No room for fixers in the team.

 

[Bewal Express]

You didn't quite answer the question though.

I would always pick the best team. Both Hasan Ali and SSA are def better, then it becomes much of muchness. If the WC was tomorrow, I would just about go with him but the more he doesn't play the more he loses the match sharpness

 

[dildilpak]

We all know that these 'threats' and bravado by Mohammad Amir is not genuine or permanent. He will still play white ball cricket for Pakistan if the environment is right and if he has the support of the management. Now I'm not saying what he has done is right, but I'm sure an arm around the shoulder, a call from the head coach or chief selector and he would be back.

These are the things Amir is openly saying now, we dont how many bridges he had already burnt behind the scenes. Plus why should the management pander to one guy’s massive ego - if he really wants to represent his country, he should play unconditionally.

 

[Prince of Pakistan]

All the negative comments from everywhere show that M Wasim is doing something right.

This is what happens in Pak cricket or in the PCB when someone's buddy or favorite doesn't get selected. A progressive selector like M Wasim would always have it tough against this system.

Guys like Haroon Rasheed, Iqbal Qasim suite the stakeholders of the PCB incl captain, coach better.

 

[PakHammer]

In an ideal world, you would want Amir in the 20/20 World Cup tournament later this year. But sniping and basically talking like a dumped girlfriend is not going to do you any favours. His performances have not been up there to back up his trash talk. If he was taking wickets and bowling fast, there would be a clamor for his inclusion.

But he has not been doing that, so it's not that of a big deal if he does not make a comeback to the Pakistan team. The fact he is a convicted match fixer does not help his cause either.

 

[Abdullah719]

Amir isn’t really needed by the Pakistan team.

Since the start of 2019, in T20Is and PSL combined, he’s been woeful in the powerplay and below-par at the death (if we look at the last year or so then he’s been woeful at the death, too). He barely bowls in the middle overs.

Shaheen and Hasan have been by far the most potent PP bowlers in this period, while even the likes of Faheem and Imad have posed more of a wicket-taking threat. Amir’s economy in the PP is like 0.1 better than Shaheen/Hasan but his average is almost 2x worse. With him bowling 50% of his overs up front, you’d think he would pose more of a wicket-taking threat.

In the death overs, his economy rate is comparable to the likes of Hasnain, Haris, Waqas, Hasan, etc. Shaheen and Wahab are well ahead in that regard. However, the numbers since 2020 paint an even worse picture with his economy almost 9.5. Shaheen, Hasnain, Wahab, Hasan, etc., have all been better at limiting the opponents at the death of the innings.

Even if he were available, there’s little to suggest that he should be selected, let alone be a contender for the first choice playing XI. That’s before one considers the additional baggage that he brings along with him, considering recent events.

 

[Zaz]

We all know that these 'threats' and bravado by Mohammad Amir is not genuine or permanent. He will still play white ball cricket for Pakistan if the environment is right and if he has the support of the management. Now I'm not saying what he has done is right, but I'm sure an arm around the shoulder, a call from the head coach or chief selector and he would be back.

This will set a very dangerous precedent saj

Its opening the doors for bowlers like shaheen shah naseen and hasnain to act in the same manner, basically choose whichever formats they like, bad mouth the coaches n selectors have a ego and you ll still play for pakistan

Its not as if hes that good anyway in white ball cricket His t20 stats in these leagues are very avge Hes hardly a level above the likes of shaheen et all

They cant encourage this sort of behaviour Not from someone who wants to play on his terms and not with 100% effort every time

 

[Chief Destroyer]

Its baffing that a current, active player (non captain). has the audacity to take pot shots in public at the chief selector

One day chief selector, next day talk show analyst. Nothing's certain in Pakistan cricket.

Amir has already said he doesn't care much about Pakistan cricket right now and is happy playing T20 leagues.

 

[Itachi]

We all know that these 'threats' and bravado by Mohammad Amir is not genuine or permanent. He will still play white ball cricket for Pakistan if the environment is right and if he has the support of the management. Now I'm not saying what he has done is right, but I'm sure an arm around the shoulder, a call from the head coach or chief selector and he would be back.

That will be a recipe for disaster. This culture of players not respecting authority will always hinder in proper sync between different players. Except Pakistan, every other nation goes through the proper channel in order to raise their disagreement and it will need a "leak" in order to declassify.

 

[Indiafan]

The main point that should be considered is whether Amir is better than the bowler(s) that are being picked.

If he is, then he should be selected. If they are all better than him, then it's right that he isn't being picked.

Short term thinking over long time has cost Pakistan big time in the past. It was this exact thinking which caused Pakistan to pardon Asif 5 times, made Pakistan a laughing stock and then Asif led Amir into fixing at young age
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This short term thinking at the cost of one's respect and dignity needs to stop. No other country has such low standard to represent their national team. Pakistanis need to have some sort of pride in their team. There is a reason people like Amir don't respect anyone or anything

Basically it's a form of moral corruption. A talented person can get away with anything which an untalented person won't. No cup or wins are worth that much. We all abhor people using their money or power to get away with stuff and having different rules. This is no different, having different rules because of talents or popularity is the same form of corruption

 

[Firebat]

Ramiz Raja on Amir comparing himself to Bumrah:

“I think Amir giving this reference is a bit wrong because he left the field himself at the age of 26 or 27. Whatever the problems he had but I think the impression that is given is that I am bigger than this sport and if you will not change this I will not come back”

“Secondly, I think it might be right the talent you have should be better than the previous 7 to 8 months. I cannot see that progress. If a bowler’s line and direction are not correct so the same problem is in the next season as well. Those who have temperament issues will have those issues going ahead as well. I think your skill improvement should be better in every next season”

 

[Suleiman]

He’s right but his words hold very little weight. Everyone knows Amir is high on victim mentality these days. The most ungrateful cricketer to every come out of Pakistan. People say he was the least innocent in the spot fixing saga but he’s shown his true colors. Salman and Asif would have spent their final years selflessly serving Pak cricket if given the chance again unlike this guy.

 

[zarak]

The main point that should be considered is whether Amir is better than the bowler(s) that are being picked.

If he is, then he should be selected. If they are all better than him, then it's right that he isn't being picked.

I think on current form and skill set. Mohammad Imran looks better than Amir. Plus he has room for development

 

[shamaan]

I think on current form and skill set. Mohammad Imran looks better than Amir. Plus he has room for development

Imran actually is quite decent if he can increase his pace abit more it will help him

 

[rhony]

When did Bumrah take 1 wicket in 16 matchess?? That would potentially be the end of any bowler's career

Never. Doesn't make sense

 

[iRfaN_LA]

Whatever he is saying (right or wrong) is coming across as a rant and is not helping him or his future career with Pakistan. He needs to learn what to say and when to say. Washing dirty laundry in public is never a good option.