[VIDEOS] Mohammad Amir: Will only make a decision to come out of retirement if asked by new Chairman

[pak4life]

I would be very suprised if he decides to come back. His just trying to massage his ego. If he does come back and fail it will be a right slap on his face. I don't think he will take the risk.

 

[Nasty Naz]

I think context is important here. Post the 2019 WC he was clearly overbowled and carrying various injuries. Which lead him to miss most of 2021-2022. He only properly came back in late 2022 in the CPL, where he did pretty well.

When we say his pace has seriously declined, he still consistently bowls in the high 130s and still can swing the ball. I agree that he doesn’t get in ahead of Shaheen, but he’s far from done.

In fact I think he could revitalise the test attack if he agrees to come back. Agreeing a playing schedule with Babar, the selectors and probably new coach Mickey Arthur means that it may not be impossible. Remember, he was playing county championship cricket this year and did well with the red ball.

He retired from Tests after that and his last Test match came in against SA 2019 prior to the WC.

His injuries & workload issues occurred post CT17 but prior to WC and he did well returning from his stress fracture if I remember correctly to bowl in England in 2018 that helped the side to 1-1 series but he declined big time after that. He still had his pace in that series and I am not sure what happened after that but it was severely done and never came back.

He was just in white ball post WC but his performances kept declining and he's been playing in various leagues around the world since but the performances have been still mediocre.

 

[Bilal7]

I repeat: If Amir is willing to be a team-player, there should be no problems with having him play for Pakistan again. It's clear that we need more bowling depth, especially with two world cups to come in the next two years.

 

[Captain_00]

I repeat: If Amir is willing to be a team-player, there should be no problems with having him play for Pakistan again. It's clear that we need more bowling depth, especially with two world cups to come in the next two years.

Totally agree, he’s the best we’ve got and should be playing all formats for Pakistan!

Infact he should be made vice captain, Shan to be captain!

 

[Varun]

I dunno how he can play ahead of the likes of Shaheen, Haris or Naseem in shorter formats. The only format we could genuinely use him for is Tests and he is retired from that format.

To correct you, he is retired from all formats currently.

I think he mentally checked out of Pakistan cricket sometime just after his 5-year ban finished and he realized international cricket was tougher than it looked from afar. Even in tests which you state is his strongest format - he couldn't seem to average under 30 which a lot of other bowlers in his time have done so.

Move on from him. He's already moved on from you. Twice. Once in 2010 and another time in 2019.

 

[Saj]

It has to be a case where he is picked only if he is better than the other bowlers available.

I can't see him wanting to make a Test comeback. I guess he'll make himself available for white-ball cricket soon.

 

[hitthestump]

It has to be a case where he is picked only if he is better than the other bowlers available.

I can't see him wanting to make a Test comeback. I guess he'll make himself available for white-ball cricket soon.

Considering he didn't bother to turn up for the Pakistan Cup it's going to be very hard to adjudge his suitability for 50 overs.

Our t20 bowling attack is stacked.

I don't see how a 33-34 year old who has not played international level cricket in years breaks into the Pakistan team now.

 

[Saj]

I don't see how a 33-34 year old who has not played international level cricket in years breaks into the Pakistan team now.

This is Pakistan cricket, anything happens and is possible

 

[Shariq7]

Considering he didn't bother to turn up for the Pakistan Cup it's going to be very hard to adjudge his suitability for 50 overs.

Our t20 bowling attack is stacked.

I don't see how a 33-34 year old who has not played international level cricket in years breaks into the Pakistan team now.

Surely, his recent adulation for Sethi should do the trick?

 

[MenInG]

A day after the new PCB chief Najam Sethi said he has “no problems if Mohammad Amir, Pakistani legend Inzamam-ul-Haq too has come out in support.

“Mohammad Amir is a good player, no doubt. If his fitness is good and if he wants to play and does well at domestic, then he should be considered for national selection for sure,” Inzamam told reporters.

Previously, Najam Sethi had spoken on the issue of Amir, who was banned for 5 years for his involvement in spot-fixing scandal in 2010. He then returned to play for Pakistan before announcing his retirement.

“Amir has been a very good performer for Pakistan and we have no problems if he wants to make himself available for selection again,” Sethi had said. “My thinking is that once a player has completed his ban, he deserves a second chance like everyone else.”

https://indianexpress.com/article/s...be-considered-for-pakistan-selection-8362503/

 

[Gilly]

A day after the new PCB chief Najam Sethi said he has “no problems if Mohammad Amir, Pakistani legend Inzamam-ul-Haq too has come out in support.

“Mohammad Amir is a good player, no doubt. If his fitness is good and if he wants to play and does well at domestic, then he should be considered for national selection for sure,” Inzamam told reporters.

Previously, Najam Sethi had spoken on the issue of Amir, who was banned for 5 years for his involvement in spot-fixing scandal in 2010. He then returned to play for Pakistan before announcing his retirement.

“Amir has been a very good performer for Pakistan and we have no problems if he wants to make himself available for selection again,” Sethi had said. “My thinking is that once a player has completed his ban, he deserves a second chance like everyone else.”

https://indianexpress.com/article/s...be-considered-for-pakistan-selection-8362503/

Is this considered as the PCB chairman asking Amir to come out of retirement?.

 

[MenInG]

So Sharjeel Khan not included :

“Sharjeel Khan was included in the probable players list seeing his performance in domestic but was not retained in final squad as I did not get green signal from PCB chairman on his inclusion in the team,” said Afridi directing towards the spot-fixing scandal occurred during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in UAE.

So why would/should Mohammad Amir be allowed back?

 

[YousafTheBeast]

So Sharjeel Khan not included :

“Sharjeel Khan was included in the probable players list seeing his performance in domestic but was not retained in final squad as I did not get green signal from PCB chairman on his inclusion in the team,” said Afridi directing towards the spot-fixing scandal occurred during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in UAE.

So why would/should Mohammad Amir be allowed back?

Because Najam Sethi is an opportunist. If Amir had done fixing during Sethi’s tenure as Chairman, we would’ve seen him do exactly the same with what he’s doing with Sharjeel.

But, he wanted to look like a hero and bring back a player who was hyped to the moon and take credit for it all and would hope Amir would always thank him in the media when asked about his return.

Najam Sethi has ZERO principles.

You cannot pick one corrupt player and ignore another.

 

[shaz619]

So Sharjeel Khan not included :

“Sharjeel Khan was included in the probable players list seeing his performance in domestic but was not retained in final squad as I did not get green signal from PCB chairman on his inclusion in the team,” said Afridi directing towards the spot-fixing scandal occurred during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in UAE.

So why would/should Mohammad Amir be allowed back?

Najam Sethi set up a panel which wasn’t exactly independent to ensure Sharjeel was convicted for fixing with evidences which were rumoured to be fabricated, I think Sharjeel may have been involved but how he was banned was a bit fishy to say the least. Sethi was the guy who put Sharjeel behind bars, bringing him back may cause a personal conflict and thus his hypocrisy has been exposed, Sethi is not the principled guy he makes out to be, he’s a shrewd thanks to his career in journalism. I also think he’s someone who is mates with Amir, the two must share some common interests.

 

[MenInG]

Taken 1/1 in 2 overs so far in BPL game today for Sylhet

 

[MenInG]

Taken 1/1 in 2 overs so far in BPL game today for Sylhet

Looked quick

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[Sher Khan]

So Sharjeel Khan not included :

“Sharjeel Khan was included in the probable players list seeing his performance in domestic but was not retained in final squad as I did not get green signal from PCB chairman on his inclusion in the team,” said Afridi directing towards the spot-fixing scandal occurred during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in UAE.

So why would/should Mohammad Amir be allowed back?

Najam Sethi mentioned that Sharjeel was never remorseful for what he did and as far as I know Sharjeel still maintains his innocence.

Hard to bring back a player who is remorseful about fixing. Different case for Amir.

 

[MenInG]

Mohammad Amir ends up with 2/7 in 4 overs as his side Sylhet wins by 8 wickets

 

[cerebralrattlesnake]

no thanks

we have better options

 

[moghul]

In the presence of lightning and destructive pace battery of Hasan Ali, Faheem, Mohammad ALi, Musa and Hamza, why we need Mohammad Amir ?? No Thanks.

 

[Major]

Najam Sethi set up a panel which wasn’t exactly independent to ensure Sharjeel was convicted for fixing with evidences which were rumoured to be fabricated, I think Sharjeel may have been involved but how he was banned was a bit fishy to say the least. Sethi was the guy who put Sharjeel behind bars, bringing him back may cause a personal conflict and thus his hypocrisy has been exposed, Sethi is not the principled guy he makes out to be, he’s a shrewd thanks to his career in journalism. I also think he’s someone who is mates with Amir, the two must share some common interests.

Sethi did not put him behind bars. Sethi has no authority. This is law, no person can put another person behind bars.

Sharjeel was convincted by a seperate entity, they only provided the evidence.

Sharjeel was a corrupt player and he even admitted to it. Now he can claim whatever he wants but once you admit it, its final...

Really happy that sethi wont allow him back. Hipefully sharjeels career gets destroyed.

I have no respect for players who indulge in cricket corruption

 

[TheSultan]

In the presence of lightning and destructive pace battery of Hasan Ali, Faheem, Mohammad ALi, Musa and Hamza, why we need Mohammad Amir ?? No Thanks.

If he’s fit enough and WANTS to play tests he should be in the team for sure ahead of those losers, but I suspect he only wants to play white ball

 

[moghul]

If he’s fit enough and WANTS to play tests he should be in the team for sure ahead of those losers, but I suspect he only wants to play white ball

If Shadab can have that option , why not him too.

 

[shamaan]

If Shadab can have that option , why not him too.

Becouse Shadab has earned the right what has Amir done to pick and choose.

 

[MenInG]

Mohammad Amir ends up with 2/7 in 4 overs as his side Sylhet wins by 8 wickets

Video of both of his wickets

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[ask_analyse_act]

Stay with ur original decision and pls don't come out of retirement

PCB also have done enough to get u back in and u also served them with winning 2017 CT title , then later on u choose to be away from Pak cricket let it be that way.

Don't spoil other deserving players chances just because now u have a desire to play 50 over WC cricket so that u use contacts connections to sneak a way into the team

 

[gazza619]

We dont want Amir. Can someone ban him from giving these stinking statements.

 

[MenInG]

Mohammad Amir today in the BPL

0/31 in 4

 

[Captain_00]

Awesome bowling by Amir so far!! He should definitely be back sooner rather then later across all formats! He is the natural leader of our bowling attack!

 

[daytrader]

Bowling at decent speed in the BPL. Hit 144kph

 

[MenInG]

Amir - An Impressive 2/22 in 4 overs for Sylhet vs Comilla today

 

[MenInG]

Amir - An Impressive 2/22 in 4 overs for Sylhet vs Comilla today

Looks fired up and bowling at decent pace

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[RedwoodOriginal]

Pakistan's limited-overs bowling is looking pretty good. Shaheen, Rauf and Naseem are great frontline pacers for ODIs and T20s that will only get better. Wasim is a pretty good fourth seamer who has the potential to get better. Dahani and Hasnain are not great, but are young and also have the potential to improve.

Don't know where this highly average bowler fits in. I also don't think anyone is missing him or clamoring for him to take back his retirement. Most people have just moved on.

 

[shaz619]

Looks fired up and bowling at decent pace

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Easy paisa Amir firing on all cylinders for the right price

 

[Sher Khan]

Mohammad Amir bowling at high speeds in the BPL

Good to see Mohammad Amir bowling at good speeds during the ongoing BPL.

A number of deliveries were bowled at more than 140 kph with the highest that I saw at 144 KPH.

 

[MenInG]

Mohammad Amir 2/19 in 4 overs for Sylhet vs Dhaka Dominators today

 

[Rana]

Mohammad Amir 2/19 in 4 overs for Sylhet vs Dhaka Dominators today

He knows how to bowl in T20

 

[Saj]

Mohammad Amir so far in this season's Bangladesh Premier League:

2-19
2-22
0-31
2-7

Overs 16
Wickets 6
Runs conceded 79
Economy-rate 4.93

 

[Tabishbeigh]

Please be reminded that its Bangladesh Premier League. The mother of all pajama leagues .

 

[Babeikh]

What a childish attention seeker.

Toxic human.

 

[ask_analyse_act]

its BPL enough said... Shakib openly says BPL performances are nothing compared to PSL and CPL as nobody is getting selected in Bangladesh team out of this lol...

 

[MenInG]

Mohammad Amir today in BPL 1/33 in 4 overs

 

[MenInG]

Najam Sethi in his presser:

"Mohammad Amir can play international cricket for Pakistan if he takes his retirement back," said Najam Sethi.

"I always took a strong stance against match-fixing. I believe no convicted player should be spared, but at the same time, a player should be allowed to resume international cricket once he has completed his years of penalty," he maintained.

 

[Rana]

Take retirement back after a stellar PSL

That’s Amir’s plan

 

[gazza619]

Amir is suitable to T10 or maybe T5.

Physically he is 50 years old and mentally 10 year old.

 

[gazza619]

Mohammad Amir today in BPL 1/33 in 4 overs

Poor.

 

[Rana]

Poor.

How is that poor? Economy of 8 in T20 is good for a bowler who bowls 2 in the PP and two at the death

 

[gazza619]

How is that poor? Economy of 8 in T20 is good for a bowler who bowls 2 in the PP and two at the death

Poor show in a poor league. If this is how he bowls in BPL then he does not deserve to play PSL

 

[gazza619]

How is that poor? Economy of 8 in T20 is good for a bowler who bowls 2 in the PP and two at the death

Meanwhile
Naseem Shah in the Bangladesh Premier League today:

Overs 4
Runs conceded 12
Wickets 4
Dot balls 16
#Cricket #BPL2023

 

[Rana]

Meanwhile
Naseem Shah in the Bangladesh Premier League today:

Overs 4
Runs conceded 12
Wickets 4
Dot balls 16
#Cricket #BPL2023

What is your point? Rizwan is striking at 100 in the BPL and Shoaib Malik even at the age of 40 is producing knocks Rizwan never will at this level even. How do one off performances discredit the proven quality of players?

 

[PerfectionPersonified]

On Merit , even Amir wanted to play he would have to wait for atleast couple of years unless all the current fast bowlers are kidnapped.

 

[Rana]

On Merit , even Amir wanted to play he would have to wait for atleast couple of years unless all the current fast bowlers are kidnapped.

Which current bowlers btw?

 

[ArabKnight]

Amir always has been a disappointment.

He could never buy a wicket. I remember he averaged like 100 plus with the ball.

Junaid Khan is a much better option. And he is the same age.

 

[moghul]

Najam Sethi in his presser:

"Mohammad Amir can play international cricket for Pakistan if he takes his retirement back," said Najam Sethi.

"I always took a strong stance against match-fixing. I believe no convicted player should be spared, but at the same time, a player should be allowed to resume international cricket once he has completed his years of penalty," he maintained.

Absolutely , you can't punish a person twice for the same crime .

Afridi, Amir, Naseem , Rauf and Waseem, a very good fast bowling unit for the WC.

 

[moghul]

Najam Sethi in his presser:

"Mohammad Amir can play international cricket for Pakistan if he takes his retirement back," said Najam Sethi.

"I always took a strong stance against match-fixing. I believe no convicted player should be spared, but at the same time, a player should be allowed to resume international cricket once he has completed his years of penalty," he maintained.

Absolutely , you can't punish a person twice for the same crime .

Afridi, Amir, Naseem , Rauf and Waseem, a very good fast bowling unit for the WC.

 

[Cosmic]

Amir Should Only play Test...and play T20 leagues....that's it.. Can Make Red Ball Swing He need to understand it...and He should ask pcb to raise his Salary Just for tests...

As we need proper fast bowlers in Test Series.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Naseem shaheen rauf

Good luck to amir

 

[MenInG]

If he does comeback from retirement (and I can see that happening soon) then Haroon Rasheed under political pressure will be forced to give him a place in the side, a-la-Tabish Khan in M Wasim's time.

The sorry state of Pakistan cricket.

 

[shamaan]

Pick him for tests make him work for it.

 

[MenInG]

Shahid Afridi:

"I think that depends on your mindset if you have any goals set for the PSL. It depends if you want to stay average or compare yourself with the likes of Shaheen, Haris, and Naseem,”

“Mohammad Amir has been playing cricket for a while; the same goes for Imad. Both of them would like to perform, given the opportunity. I think it [PSL] is the platform which you can use to make a comeback.”

 

[hitthestump]

Shahid Afridi:

"I think that depends on your mindset if you have any goals set for the PSL. It depends if you want to stay average or compare yourself with the likes of Shaheen, Haris, and Naseem,”

“Mohammad Amir has been playing cricket for a while; the same goes for Imad. Both of them would like to perform, given the opportunity. I think it [PSL] is the platform which you can use to make a comeback.”

I would rather a no excuses approach for players like Amir which will set the right precedent for everyone else.

If you want to make a comeback - play at least one season of domestics to prove your worth.

Leagues are primarily there for money and entertainment and should not be taken seriously.

 

[MenInG]

Haroon Rashid speaking to the media

“Amir is an excellent pacer. But the ball is in his court, not ours. If Amir wants to serve Pakistan cricket, then our doors are open for him. He will have to take his retirement back first, so we know, which players are available"

“Similarly, Imad Wasim and Sharjeel Khan will also have to follow the fitness standards set and perform in domestic and PSL to make a comeback"

“If Shakib Al Hasan and Marlon Samuels can make a comeback after their bans, so our players, who have served their time, can also make a comeback"

“I will keep an eye on those players who perform during the PSL. It is an excellent opportunity for players to perform and make a place for themselves in the national team,” he said.


“We are looking to form a pool of 25-30 players, so that our bench will be as strong as our playing XI ahead of the 2023 World Cup"

 

[Rana]

Haroon Rashid speaking to the media

“Amir is an excellent pacer. But the ball is in his court, not ours. If Amir wants to serve Pakistan cricket, then our doors are open for him. He will have to take his retirement back first, so we know, which players are available"

“Similarly, Imad Wasim and Sharjeel Khan will also have to follow the fitness standards set and perform in domestic and PSL to make a comeback"

“If Shakib Al Hasan and Marlon Samuels can make a comeback after their bans, so our players, who have served their time, can also make a comeback"

“I will keep an eye on those players who perform during the PSL. It is an excellent opportunity for players to perform and make a place for themselves in the national team,” he said.


“We are looking to form a pool of 25-30 players, so that our bench will be as strong as our playing XI ahead of the 2023 World Cup"

Dil ko qaraar aaya..

 

[MenInG]

Dil ko qaraar aaya..

You are already suffering from qarar issues due to Shakil Shaikh - suggest wait it out a bit.

 

[Zaz]

In any other country there would be no way back for him after his shenanigans of ditching FC cricket, retiring from intnl cricket and blasting captain coach and selectors but this is pakistan cricket

He also adds nothing to the pakistan team going forward

 

[Concerned]

Why is PSL a platform to return to the side when they have been playing club cricket all around the world and achieved next to nothing?

 

[MenInG]

Mohammad Amir speaking in an interview:

"These kinds of matchups and player rivalries, keep players on their toes. I personally like these sorts of challenges because it keeps me focused,"

"My job is to take wickets and win matches for my team, so for me, facing Babar or a tailender batting at number 10 will be the same."

 

[Zaz]

Mohammad Amir speaking in an interview:

"These kinds of matchups and player rivalries, keep players on their toes. I personally like these sorts of challenges because it keeps me focused,"

"My job is to take wickets and win matches for my team, so for me, facing Babar or a tailender batting at number 10 will be the same."

What does he mean facing babar or a tailender will be the same?

 

[shamaan]

What does he mean facing babar or a tailender will be the same?

A wicket is a wicket even if its a tailender or Babar.

 

[KyoOne]

Mohammad Amir speaking in an interview:

"These kinds of matchups and player rivalries, keep players on their toes. I personally like these sorts of challenges because it keeps me focused,"

"My job is to take wickets and win matches for my team, so for me, facing Babar or a tailender batting at number 10 will be the same."

Hilarious quote

 

[KyoOne]

Haroon Rashid speaking to the media

“Amir is an excellent pacer. But the ball is in his court, not ours. If Amir wants to serve Pakistan cricket, then our doors are open for him. He will have to take his retirement back first, so we know, which players are available"

“Similarly, Imad Wasim and Sharjeel Khan will also have to follow the fitness standards set and perform in domestic and PSL to make a comeback"

“If Shakib Al Hasan and Marlon Samuels can make a comeback after their bans, so our players, who have served their time, can also make a comeback"

“I will keep an eye on those players who perform during the PSL. It is an excellent opportunity for players to perform and make a place for themselves in the national team,” he said.


“We are looking to form a pool of 25-30 players, so that our bench will be as strong as our playing XI ahead of the 2023 World Cup"

That's more like it. Hope Sharjeel and Imad bring out their A game and make a comeback.

We need an aggressive opener and a reliable all-rounder

 

[Rana]

What does he mean facing babar or a tailender will be the same?

More threat of a tailender hitting you for 6 tbh instead of Babar

 

[moghul]

Dil ko qaraar aaya..

 

[moghul]

In any other country there would be no way back for him after his shenanigans of ditching FC cricket, retiring from intnl cricket and blasting captain coach and selectors but this is pakistan cricket

He also adds nothing to the pakistan team going forward

Other than winning couple of ICC trophies .

 

[moghul]

Haroon Rashid speaking to the media

“Amir is an excellent pacer. But the ball is in his court, not ours. If Amir wants to serve Pakistan cricket, then our doors are open for him. He will have to take his retirement back first, so we know, which players are available"

“Similarly, Imad Wasim and Sharjeel Khan will also have to follow the fitness standards set and perform in domestic and PSL to make a comeback"

“If Shakib Al Hasan and Marlon Samuels can make a comeback after their bans, so our players, who have served their time, can also make a comeback"

“I will keep an eye on those players who perform during the PSL. It is an excellent opportunity for players to perform and make a place for themselves in the national team,” he said.


“We are looking to form a pool of 25-30 players, so that our bench will be as strong as our playing XI ahead of the 2023 World Cup"

Haroon is a decent , sensible person.

 

[Rana]

[/U][/B]

Other than winning couple of ICC trophies .

Yeah and practically the only bowler Smith and Kohli respect

 

[Zaz]

Facing Babar or a tailender batting at number 10 will be the same."

And amir proceeds to go for 4 overs 42 runs and 0 wickets

I hope Amirs learnt Sometimes its better to keep your mouth shut

 

[Savak]

Amir has nothing more to offer apart from cutters. Can't remember the last time he bowled a quick yorker or bouncer

 

[Rana]

Still the best T20 fast bowler in Pakistan

 

[Bewal Express]

Amir has nothing more to offer apart from cutters. Can't remember the last time he bowled a quick yorker or bouncer

He is 34 and way past it.