[PICTURES] Does Pakistan still need Mohammad Amir?

[MenInG]

The rumours are coming out every other news cycle but seems that Amir's return to International cricket is all but confirmed.

But does Pakistan really need him back? If so, then in which formats?

Also how should he be handled? Will he get special treatment due to the way he left Pakistan cricket in the first place? Will coaches be afraid to criticise him as he now has the backing of the Chairman etc? What will his behaviour be like towards his teammates on return?

 

[gazza619]

Really not fair, what did he do in the recent PSL again? He hardly has gas to bowl four overs despite being so lean. He is clearly engaged in something which we don't know about.

Secondly, the careers of Insanullah, Abbass Afridi and other young performers would be put to a pause.

 

[omorst7]

What is his performance in the recent times?

 

[Rana]

100% they do

They need a proper, experienced bowler

 

[Marooned]

In white ball, no. We have younger and better bowlers and the competition for a place is just too high.

In tests, yes. We 100% need him. But then he's not looking to make a return there.

 

[Fenrir]

He has past his best.It will be better to stick with the existing bunch of young bowlers.

 

[Rana]

Amir, Shaheen, Naseem

This should be our 3 pacers for the world cup

 

[volcyz]

Biggest embarrassment if this guy is back

Cannot get more shameless than that

 

[Rana]

In white ball, no. We have younger and better bowlers and the competition for a place is just too high.

In tests, yes. We 100% need him. But then he's not looking to make a return there.

Why can’t the 8-10 fast bowlers who people list are better than him do a job in Test??

They don’t last more than 2 Test matches. That should be an indication of how poor they are generally with fitness and motivation for the hard graft.

Amir’s done his grafting at that level. He should be the one deserving the white ball call up. Not guys like Dahani, Rauf, Wasim jr etc

 

[Rana]

People here just don’t like him because he doesn’t get along with Babar

For God’s sake, stop blacklisting your own players/countrymen just because they don’t get along with your personal favourites!

 

[the Great Khan]

People here just don’t like him because he doesn’t get along with Babar

For God’s sake, stop blacklisting your own players/countrymen just because they don’t get along with your personal favourites!

No. Many on here are able to think critically luckily when it comes to Amir. I suggest you do the same.

 

[Rana]

No. Many on here are able to think critically luckily when it comes to Amir. I suggest you do the same.

So how do people draw the conclusion that he isn’t good enough for international cricket??? Based on what???

 

[Rana]

You all did this with Sarfaraz, Imad and even Umar Akmal. “no we don’t need them because we have better options now”

How did that turn out for you all?? Imad is twice the cricketer and personality Nawaz is in terms of team value! Sarfaraz is still a better middle order batting choice than Rizwan is! Even right now Umar Akmal is a much better middle order batsman+hitter than Khushdil, Iftikhar, Asif, Danish Aziz and everyone you all said are the “better options”.

The truth is that the players you people believe to be “much better options” than the ones you blacklist are like what a great poster said here, “soda pop bottles” that fizz for a bit and then become flat! It’s the God honest truth!

Experience is key. Trust it. No bowler in this squad has earned respect from the elite batsmen around the world like Mohammad Amir has. Don’t become the means to your own destruction by blacklisting players who you don’t like due to your own personal favourites!

 

[shujaatraza]

You all did this with Sarfaraz, Imad and even Umar Akmal. “no we don’t need them because we have better options now”

How did that turn out for you all?? Imad is twice the cricketer and personality Nawaz is in terms of team value! Sarfaraz is still a better middle order batting choice than Rizwan is! Even right now Umar Akmal is a much better middle order batsman+hitter than Khushdil, Iftikhar, Asif, Danish Aziz and everyone you all said are the “better options”.

The truth is that the players you people believe to be “much better options” than the ones you blacklist are like what a great poster said here, “soda pop bottles” that fizz for a bit and then become flat! It’s the God honest truth!

Experience is key. Trust it. No bowler in this squad has earned respect from the elite batsmen around the world like Mohammad Amir has. Don’t become the means to your own destruction by blacklisting players who you don’t like due to your own personal favourites!

What are his recent statistics that justify his recall? You can go back to couple of years to come up with stats.

 

[Farah Sohail]

What has he done in PSL to even suggest for his comeback? He is mot even fully fit to bowl 4 overs.. current regime im PCB surely wants to take Pak cricket atleast a decade back

 

[Rana]

What has he done in PSL to even suggest for his comeback? He is mot even fully fit to bowl 4 overs.. current regime im PCB surely wants to take Pak cricket atleast a decade back

What did Wasim jr and Naseem do in PSL???

 

[Marooned]

Why can’t the 8-10 fast bowlers who people list are better than him do a job in Test??

They don’t last more than 2 Test matches. That should be an indication of how poor they are generally with fitness and motivation for the hard graft.

Amir’s done his grafting at that level. He should be the one deserving the white ball call up. Not guys like Dahani, Rauf, Wasim jr etc

Because Test match bowling requires more experience. And we make atrocious home tracks on which even Amir won't last 2 games. Why should anyone have the motivation to grind themselves to death on those highway hells?

I like Amir and won't mind him in ANY squad, but honestly he isn't a better white ball bowler than the new guys currently. We have too many options who are either better than him, or are a better investment for future.

I'd even take Amir Jamal over M Amir right now because he's a better investment at this point.

You have listed Rouf's name too. His performance in t20s especially is far beyond what Amir can produce currently.

 

[Asif321]

Pakistan has invested a lot and suffered a lot also because of him. I would say one last shot take him to WC and it’s likely he will perform. Amir is a big match player . Won’t mind him in ODI squad .

 

[MenInG]

Add your votes to the poll

 

[shariqnoor]

Even if you ignore his toxicity and spot fixing, how does he merit a place in the team? 0 ODIs and List A matches since Oct 2019 and suddenly he's considered good enough? This continuous fascination with going by past reputation and not current form is nauseating in Pakistani cricket.

This selection will not only spectacularly backfire but it will create resentment in existing players who have been toiling away in the domestics to earn their place in the Pakistan team.

Nothing has damaged Pakistan cricket more than this "doctrine of necessity". I guess it's not just restricted to politics. Remember Younis bulldozing his way into the 2015 squad? Haven't we learned anything from that?

 

[Bilal Ahmad15]

Does Pakistan need Wasim Akram back?

Does Pakistan need Waqar Back?

We need to move on from Mohammad Amir

 

[Rana]

Even if you ignore his toxicity and spot fixing, how does he merit a place in the team? 0 ODIs and List A matches since Oct 2019 and suddenly he's considered good enough? This continuous fascination with going by past reputation and not current form is nauseating in Pakistani cricket.

This selection will not only spectacularly backfire but it will create resentment in existing players who have been toiling away in the domestics to earn their place in the Pakistan team.

Nothing has damaged Pakistan cricket more than this "doctrine of necessity". I guess it's not just restricted to politics. Remember Younis bulldozing his way into the 2015 squad? Haven't we learned anything from that?

What domestic cricket has Naseem, Shaheen and Rauf been playing since they have been with the Pakistan set up???

 

[Rana]

Does Pakistan need Wasim Akram back?

Does Pakistan need Waqar Back?

We need to move on from Mohammad Amir

Are Wasim and Waqar still 31-32 years old??

 

[MenInG]

Even if you ignore his toxicity and spot fixing, how does he merit a place in the team? 0 ODIs and List A matches since Oct 2019 and suddenly he's considered good enough? This continuous fascination with going by past reputation and not current form is nauseating in Pakistani cricket.

This selection will not only spectacularly backfire but it will create resentment in existing players who have been toiling away in the domestics to earn their place in the Pakistan team.

Nothing has damaged Pakistan cricket more than this "doctrine of necessity". I guess it's not just restricted to politics. Remember Younis bulldozing his way into the 2015 squad? Haven't we learned anything from that?

Why should that be ignored?

 

[gazza619]

Are Wasim and Waqar still 31-32 years old??

Amir is at least 35 years old. Please dont get fooled by his official age.

 

[Rana]

Why should that be ignored?

Because he is a human. He is allowed to have human feelings. Is his toxic nature causing emotional and financial loss to his peers??

 

[Rana]

Amir is at least 35 years old. Please dont get fooled by his official age.

Well, I don’t have any proof to suggest he isn’t what his listed age is

 

[MenInG]

Because he is a human. He is allowed to have human feelings. Is his toxic nature causing emotional and financial loss to his peers??

I have explained my pov about him before. He has a history that cannot be overlooked. Whilst it is unlikely that he will re-offend on the fixing front, the fact that he has no remorse in the way he left Pakistan cricket which millions of youngsters aspire to play, as if it was some joke or his inheritance has blown away whatever fig leaf of decency he had.

This is my personal view.

 

[Ahmed216]

Yes we need his experience in the World Cup. He’s skillful and canny and is usually good under pressure. My only concern is his bowling speeds which seem to have dropped a bit.

 

[daytrader]

People here just don’t like him because he doesn’t get along with Babar

For God’s sake, stop blacklisting your own players/countrymen just because they don’t get along with your personal favourites!

That's simply not the case. People loved him after the champion's trophy win and were genuinely happy that the board persisted and backed him up. However, he let the stardom get to his head and thought he was bigger than the game. He's lost respect due to his own doing.

 

[Rana]

I have explained my pov about him before. He has a history that cannot be overlooked. Whilst it is unlikely that he will re-offend on the fixing front, the fact that he has no remorse in the way he left Pakistan cricket which millions of youngsters aspire to play, as if it was some joke or his inheritance has blown away whatever fig leaf of decency he had.

This is my personal view.

We do not know the condition of his heart and the burden of humiliation that he bares every day of his life for that action. It’s not ever going to go away for him.

However, his frustrations recently do not have anything to do with his tainted past but simply because of his impatient nature as a human being. Every person has a breaking point, some more shorter than others. Why would he not be frustrated considering how the old PCB just had it in for him personally?

 

[Osama Shafeeqe]

What did Wasim jr and Naseem do in PSL???

Wasim Jr and Naseem have been part of the top 5 Pakistani wicket takers in at least 1 of the past 3 editions of the PSL. This cannot be said about Amir, who has been poor or just mediocre. This season was just mediocre for Amir with him being ranked 14 in the most wicket taking list but his last season back in PSL 6 was absolutely embarrassing.

11 Matches, 5 wickets, Avg 69.8, Econ 8.37.

He's stats just aren't there to prove that the current Amir is international material and it's not like he's not being given the chance. He opens the bowling and bowls in the death, has every chance to take wickets. He lost pace and has shown that he is incredibly unfit and can't even play a full season without getting injured.

Ihsanullah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Husnain, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Zaman Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Abbas Afridi, Dilbar Hussain and Salman Irshad.

All above at one point had better PSL stats in one or more editions of PSL than Amir in the last 4 PSL editions!

 

[daytrader]

So how do people draw the conclusion that he isn’t good enough for international cricket??? Based on what???

Let's look at his most recent outings at the Legends League. He was being taken to the cleaners there and was even dropped for the final. He's not the player he used to be. I have no issues with him making an earning playing leagues and what not but he's not good enough anymore to represent Pakistan in internationals. If he comes back, it would be at an expense of a youngster

 

[Rana]

That's simply not the case. People loved him after the champion's trophy win and were genuinely happy that the board persisted and backed him up. However, he let the stardom get to his head and thought he was bigger than the game. He's lost respect due to his own doing.

So why are you people all celebrating the same kind of people who have let stardom get to their heads?

Why is Shaheen (who has a mental age of 13) and doesn’t know what to say or tweet being applauded?

Why is Shadab ‘I am wazir’ always everyone’s blue eyed boy?

Why is Rizwan ‘I know the will of God who will disgrace you for criticising us’ being revered all the time?

Why just have an issue with Amir who actually broke the spine of India on Father’s Day 2017 and helped Pakistan lift an ICC trophy?

 

[Rana]

Let's look at his most recent outings at the Legends League. He was being taken to the cleaners there and was even dropped for the final. He's not the player he used to be. I have no issues with him making an earning playing leagues and what not but he's not good enough anymore to represent Pakistan in internationals. If he comes back, it would be at an expense of a youngster

And just a week or so before that he trapped ‘King’ Babar Azam lbw at Rawalpindi, do you conveniently forget that too?

 

[Osama Shafeeqe]

So why are you people all celebrating the same kind of people who have let stardom get to their heads?

Why is Shaheen (who has a mental age of 13) and doesn’t know what to say or tweet being applauded?

Why is Shadab ‘I am wazir’ always everyone’s blue eyed boy?

Why is Rizwan ‘I know the will of God who will disgrace you for criticising us’ being revered all the time?

Why just have an issue with Amir who actually broke the spine of India on Father’s Day 2017 and helped Pakistan lift an ICC trophy?

Shaheen has been top 5 wicket taker in PSL for the last 4 years and won 2 PSL consecutively.

Rizwan, since captain has won PSL once and been in the final 2 other times as well as top 5 run scorer in the last 3 editions.

Shadab needs to be brought down a peg.

Rizwan and Shaheen have been performing for the last 3 - 4 years. Amir has done nothing since 2017!

 

[Rana]

Shaheen has been top 5 wicket taker in PSL for the last 4 years and won 2 PSL consecutively.

Rizwan, since captain has won PSL once and been in the final 2 other times as well as top 5 run scorer in the last 3 editions.

Shadab needs to be brought down a peg.

Rizwan and Shaheen have been performing for the last 3 - 4 years. Amir has done nothing since 2017!

So you basically admit that it is ok to celebrate people who become too big for themselves as long as they are your favourites??

 

[Arsalan Pro]

Shaheen has been top 5 wicket taker in PSL for the last 4 years and won 2 PSL consecutively.

Rizwan, since captain has won PSL once and been in the final 2 other times as well as top 5 run scorer in the last 3 editions.

Shadab needs to be brought down a peg.

Rizwan and Shaheen have been performing for the last 3 - 4 years. Amir has done nothing since 2017!

Mohammed Amir was the highest wicket taker for Pakistan in the 2019 ODI World Cup and at one point highest for all teams.

 

[Arsalan Pro]

All of the current fast bowlers are young and inexperienced,

Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Ihsanullah, Wasim Jr, Zaman Khan have never played an ICC 50 over event and have played mostly B teams of top international teams and rest of the lower ranked teams in series.

Mohammed Amir has proven big match experience and doesn't break down easily under pressure.

 

[moghul]

Amir is certainly one of the best fastmen for WBC in Pakistan and should be included. Persoanl grudges and ego should not be the reason to exclude him.

Shaheen, Ihsanullah and Amir should be our first 3 for WBC at the moment.

 

[Rana]

All of the current fast bowlers are young and inexperienced,

Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Ihsanullah, Wasim Jr, Zaman Khan have never played an ICC 50 over event and have played mostly B teams of top international teams and rest of the lower ranked teams in series.

Mohammed Amir has proven big match experience and doesn't break down easily under pressure.

Exactly

It’s INSANE to think that the other fast bowlers are already better than him at this moment. Even they would admit they are not as good as he is.

It’s a bit like NZ saying our current bowlers on the wings are better than Trent Boult so we don’t need Boult

 

[daytrader]

So why are you people all celebrating the same kind of people who have let stardom get to their heads?

Why is Shaheen (who has a mental age of 13) and doesn’t know what to say or tweet being applauded?

Why is Shadab ‘I am wazir’ always everyone’s blue eyed boy?

Why is Rizwan ‘I know the will of God who will disgrace you for criticising us’ being revered all the time?

Why just have an issue with Amir who actually broke the spine of India on Father’s Day 2017 and helped Pakistan lift an ICC trophy?

All of them are performing and are wanting to play every single game. None have retired. Amir doesn't have that commitment and wanted to pick and choose what he plays. He's also been on a verbal vitriol against management and players in the team. You simply can't do that if you're wanting to be am active player.

 

[Osama Shafeeqe]

Exactly

It’s INSANE to think that the other fast bowlers are already better than him at this moment. Even they would admit they are not as good as he is.

It’s a bit like NZ saying our current bowlers on the wings are better than Trent Boult so we don’t need Boult

You cannot live in your fantasy world where you keep rejecting facts.

Amir has lost his pace. FACT
Amir is unfit and cant even play a full season of PSL. FACT
Amir last played a 50 over game almost 4 years ago. FACT

You know what is absolutely insane, selecting a guy for ODIs when he hasn't played any 50 over cricket in 4 years. It would make sense if we was topping PSL but you isn't even doing that.

 

[Concerned]

Pakistan need a opening swing bowler to partner Shaheen. Naseem Shah was doing well, but then he went backwards.

I don’t think post ban Amir is the answer .

 

[Energy]

Appointing Najam Sethi is turning out to be a disaster.

At this rate he will get Salman Butt fast tracked into a management role inside PCB.

However, I don't mind selecting Amir for the NZ ODIs and see how he does. He's a smart bowler who doesn't give away easy runs. His issue is he doesn't have the pace or swing to take wickets but that's fine if you have Shaheen and Rauf.

If he doesn't do well he gets exposed and discarded. But if he's tuned up then Pakistan will no doubtedly go with the best bowling unit at this year's World Cup.

There's no need to experiment in T20Is as Amir would be useless there. But he's a good bowler to have for ODIs.

 

[proud_pakistani]

If we are keeping in mind the ODI world cup I am not really sure what more extra Amir will give in the line up. Yes hes a good bowler but the max potential difference between him and say Naseem Shah will be like 1-45 and 1-55. With the pace battery we have and are already invested in it doesnt make sense. I would have liked Aamir for tests however he has no interest in playing Tests for Pakistan.

 

[the Great Khan]

So how do people draw the conclusion that he isn’t good enough for international cricket??? Based on what???

Very simple. So let me explain because you seem to have difficulty comprehending issues be they complex ones or very simple ones.

a) he has retired from test cricket. We need test bowlers who don't trundle in at 120 after a session. He doesn't play first class so therefore is not in our test plans.

b) he doesnt have the pace to trouble ODI batters anymore and on the flatter pitches in hindustan and our own will be cannon fodder.

c) he can only be considered for t20 duties and his recent performances are woeful. Is he better than shaheen? Lol..Rauf.. lol..ihsanulllah lol..so why drop them in favour of this hasbeen?

Time to move on. The quicker you stop living in 2010 the better for you.

 

[Rana]

Very simple. So let me explain because you seem to have difficulty comprehending issues be they complex ones or very simple ones.

a) he has retired from test cricket. We need test bowlers who don't trundle in at 120 after a session. He doesn't play first class so therefore is not in our test plans.

b) he doesnt have the pace to trouble ODI batters anymore and on the flatter pitches in hindustan and our own will be cannon fodder.

c) he can only be considered for t20 duties and his recent performances are woeful. Is he better than shaheen? Lol..Rauf.. lol..ihsanulllah lol..so why drop them in favour of this hasbeen?

Time to move on. The quicker you stop living in 2010 the better for you.

Says the guy who still worships outdated white ball cricket because it was reinstated by his icon from the 80s-90s

You do your thing, I’ll do mines. In fact, the PCB is doing my thing as well. Live with it.

 

[Rana]

Very simple. So let me explain because you seem to have difficulty comprehending issues be they complex ones or very simple ones.

a) he has retired from test cricket. We need test bowlers who don't trundle in at 120 after a session. He doesn't play first class so therefore is not in our test plans.

b) he doesnt have the pace to trouble ODI batters anymore and on the flatter pitches in hindustan and our own will be cannon fodder.

c) he can only be considered for t20 duties and his recent performances are woeful. Is he better than shaheen? Lol..Rauf.. lol..ihsanulllah lol..so why drop them in favour of this hasbeen?

Time to move on. The quicker you stop living in 2010 the better for you.

And appointing Misbah ul Haq by Imran Khan didn’t do any damage to our cricket??!

 

[Extra_Cover]

I'm really disappointed in this PCB management. With powers being given to likes of Imad and Amir now being on verge of a comeback; this PCB management is hell bent on integrating the rotten apples back in the core.

It took years for Pakistan team to be free from ugly infighting, politics and controversies and with these rotten apples being introduced back into Pakistan team we are going to go back into that ugly period and it will then take another few years to get rid of such nuisance.

Amir for all that matters is a person filled with hate and someone with a tarnished background. You add lack of any real performance of late and you have perfect recipe for disaster. This is what Amir will be for this Pakistan team i.e. "disaster".

 

[shariqnoor]

Why should that be ignored?

It should not be ignored. Everybody knows my stance on corrupt cricketers. I wouldn't have them in the team even if they are the modern reincarnation of Bradman.

But even if it's ignored, the cricketing logic also doesn't support Amir's recall. How can you bring back someone who has not played even 1 ODI or List A match in the last 4 years? Surely there has to be a process in place.

 

[shariqnoor]

What domestic cricket has Naseem, Shaheen and Rauf been playing since they have been with the Pakistan set up???

What domestic cricket has Kohli or Sharma played? Don't bring in embarrassing arguments to support an unjustifiable demand. The players who are not associated with the international teams need to be playing domestics in order to be considered for selection.

 

[MenInG]

Stop getting personal

Just worry about posting your arguments and not the poster who posted what you don't like.

Everyone has the same rights on this forum to express their views.

 

[Kroll]

I assume this is with the WC in mind. Could be an asset in such a high octane environment. Question is, can he last 10 overs, his body is very brittle these days.

If it's a done deal on him coming back, then I guess we can only judge him the next time he plays.

 

[iPakistani]

No. The last time he played an ODI or domestic was 4 years ago. If he gets selected it's a slap on the face for every single bowler that has played even one domestic/ODI match since then.

Is he good enough? Probably, he has an extremely unique skillset which no bowler par Shaheen probably has. Still, PCB owes him nothing.

Let him run his mouth on talk shows and podcasts, I don't want the embarrasment of selecting a 30 year old bowler who has already retired and playing in carnival leagues like the Legends leagues with 45 year old cricketers.

 

[PakPremi]

Add your votes to the poll

There is not a choice I would want to vote , that is we do not need him for any format. He is not fit enough to bowl three overs and takes very few wickets.

 

[hitthestump]

It's a slap in the face for every bowler who actually toils in domestics that Amir can go off and fill his coffers then return to the national side without any notable performances whatsoever.

Reinstating Amir would mean bringing in a toxic, ungrateful, selfish individual (who isn't even good anymore!) and those who are making the call are going to be no better than he is.

I have no doubt that if Amir does make a comeback that his return will be shortlived. But it says more about the nature of the administration we have now and that is what will ultimately hurt Pakistan cricket.

 

[hitthestump]

Add your votes to the poll

My choice isn't there - NO!

 

[hitthestump]

I'm really disappointed in this PCB management. With powers being given to likes of Imad and Amir now being on verge of a comeback; this PCB management is hell bent on integrating the rotten apples back in the core.

It took years for Pakistan team to be free from ugly infighting, politics and controversies and with these rotten apples being introduced back into Pakistan team we are going to go back into that ugly period and it will then take another few years to get rid of such nuisance.

Amir for all that matters is a person filled with hate and someone with a tarnished background. You add lack of any real performance of late and you have perfect recipe for disaster. This is what Amir will be for this Pakistan team i.e. "disaster".

Ugly sums it up really well. And unsurprisingly he disgraced himself and his whole career as a result.

 

[MenInG]

There is not a choice I would want to vote , that is we do not need him for any format. He is not fit enough to bowl three overs and takes very few wickets.

My choice isn't there - NO!

Choice added.

 

[KyoOne]

Clearly this would be Mickey Arthur's choice given their great relationship back in the day.

 

[Major]

People here just don’t like him because he doesn’t get along with Babar

For God’s sake, stop blacklisting your own players/countrymen just because they don’t get along with your personal favourites!

people here dont like him because he was involved in spot fixing

 

[KyoOne]

Amir was the best ODI bowler from Pakistan till he was playing. He was also in the top 5 or so of ICC rankings. He has regained his pace this season and has brought his venom back. Would be a great addition to the ODI side where wickets up front are measured in gold

 

[Rana]

people here dont like him because he was involved in spot fixing

A bit late for that now after rubbing the Champions Trophy win on the Indians isn’t it???

 

[Rana]

It's a slap in the face for every bowler who actually toils in domestics that Amir can go off and fill his coffers then return to the national side without any notable performances whatsoever.

Reinstating Amir would mean bringing in a toxic, ungrateful, selfish individual (who isn't even good anymore!) and those who are making the call are going to be no better than he is.

I have no doubt that if Amir does make a comeback that his return will be shortlived. But it says more about the nature of the administration we have now and that is what will ultimately hurt Pakistan cricket.

A slap in the face well deserved

The current fc system is a sham anyways

 

[Major]

A bit late for that now after rubbing the Champions Trophy win on the Indians isn’t it???

1. we won champions trophy due to Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan and Fakhar Zaman.
2. Amir sold the country for a few pounds, thats why people hate him.

 

[Firebat]

No, he's not needed in white ball. Our bowling attack is what wins us games, we're not missing him.

He could have been useful in red-ball, where we are severely lacking, had he not quit.

 

[moghul]

people here dont like him because he was involved in spot fixing

Be sensible, no law in the world punishes a person twice for the same crime . People rasing this point should ask themslves , have they not commit any mistake in their lives ever.

Some people don;t want him to be in the team just because of their personal disliking , on non-cricketing bases. I don't care Amir the person , I know he is a match winner and that would give me the true happiness .

Think of what's good for the team you support .

 

[moghul]

1. we won champions trophy due to Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan and Fakhar Zaman.
2. Amir sold the country for a few pounds, thats why people hate him.

Unbelieable , I'm speechless , Amir played no role in winning us CT ???? That's why I have to ignore your comments many times, its all about personal liking and disliking , nothing to do with cricket.

 

[topspin]

Shaheen and Ihsanullah are a must but the 3rd spot in Pakistan's pace attack is up for grabs.

I've seen Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Muhammad Wasim Jnr and Zaman Khan and I wouldn't want any of them playing for the first team during the World Cup in India later this year.

Amir may not have the pace but he has the bowling IQ and a proven track record in winning ICC events. The question is whether he has the motivation to play for Pakistan and therefore get back to full fitness. If he does, he's a must have in the team.

If 100% fit, Amir will be needed in the death overs. He's a clutch performer when the stakes are high. Don't rule him out just yet.

After the ODI World Cup, we can then move on from him. But for now, he's needed.

 

[Major]

Be sensible, no law in the world punishes a person twice for the same crime . People rasing this point should ask themslves , have they not commit any mistake in their lives ever.

Some people don;t want him to be in the team just because of their personal disliking , on non-cricketing bases. I don't care Amir the person , I know he is a match winner and that would give me the true happiness .

Think of what's good for the team you support .

No sir. I have never sold the countrys honor for a few poinds

People dont want him in the team cause he sold the country, simple as that.

Its the one law in cricket you can violate and he did just that.

 

[Major]

Unbelieable , I'm speechless , Amir played no role in winning us CT ???? That's why I have to ignore your comments many times, its all about personal liking and disliking , nothing to do with cricket.

Better to rewatch the tournament.

Amir is hyped only cause of kohlis wicket.

Junaid khans career was destroyed just to favor him. Junaid khan was overshadowed

 

[Kianig89]

No No and absolutely no, with Asia Cup and WC around Amir should polish himself as a cricket pundit also helps with TRPs

 

[MenInG]

No, he's not needed in white ball. Our bowling attack is what wins us games, we're not missing him.

He could have been useful in red-ball, where we are severely lacking, had he not quit.

He simply does not have the fitness for red-ball cricket.

 

[Adnan_Ilyas]

I hope not

 

[JAV12341]

Amir is a must in ODI squad. I still think a peak Amir is the best odi bower in pakistan. He will be needed for the World Cup. Have a feeling naseem shah will get carted around in India. Our 4 pacers should be afridi, Amir, ihsanullah and Haris Rauf

 

[JAV12341]

Better to rewatch the tournament.

Amir is hyped only cause of kohlis wicket.

Junaid khans career was destroyed just to favor him. Junaid khan was overshadowed

Amir was the best bowler in the world at one time. He’s still top 5 best in world when in top form he’s a must in odi squad simple.

 

[topspin]

Better to rewatch the tournament.

Amir is hyped only cause of kohlis wicket.

Junaid khans career was destroyed just to favor him. Junaid khan was overshadowed

You're digging yourself into a hole and exposing your credibility.

Amir didn't just take the wicket of Kohli. He also took the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan. These two were the leading run scorers in that tournament. Not only were they the best top 3 in world cricket (at the time) but perhaps the greatest top 3 in the history of ODI cricket.

Let's try again so you have a chance to redeem yourself. Can you give Amir any credit for taking those wickets in an ODI final?

 

[JAV12341]

People on here saying we have better options than Amir need a reality check. Amir is still top 5 best bower in the world. Just the mere factor of fear he brings into batsmen is enough to have him in starting 11. Just look at his stats in the 2019 World Cup he was the best and stand out performer.

Amir is a must in ODI cricket and he should be second name on the starting 11 after shaheed afridi

 

[Cric1234]

Better to rewatch the tournament.

Amir is hyped only cause of kohlis wicket.

Junaid khans career was destroyed just to favor him. Junaid khan was overshadowed

Amir’s opening spell played a decent part in winning the match with India’s main batsmen not there it made the chase a lot harder give credit where it’s due the current players go missing in big matches most of the time.