[VIDEOS] Mohammad Amir's behaviour in PSL 8

[MenInG]

Tournament has just begun and a few instances of Amir sledging players, some much junior than him.

Is this a sign of a frustrated Amir or simply mark of a fast-bowler who is showing his aggression - and nothing more.

 

[Major]

The guy has lost it. He has no respect left. Dont know what he is trying to prove.

I am desperately waiting for him to use the same mouth against Iftikhar. Iftikhar was gonna beat him up 2 years ago. As soon as Iftikhar shouted back at him, Amir ran back to his run up and the players had to control Ifti.

This is not sledging, this is just being an ill mannered brat.

 

[MenInG]

The guy has lost it. He has no respect left. Dont know what he is trying to prove.

I am desperately waiting for him to use the same mouth against Iftikhar. Iftikhar was gonna beat him up 2 years ago. As soon as Iftikhar shouted back at him, Amir ran back to his run up and the players had to control Ifti.

This is not sledging, this is just being an ill mannered brat.

I will have to disagree.

Whilst the visuals aren't that great, this is what fast-bowlers do.

We all know what Shaheen Shah Afridi did to a Bangladeshi batter by throwing the ball at him.

 

[Zaz]

Its fine as long as its controlled aggression and you back it up with performance which at the moment hes not doing

His teams lost 2 out of 2 and his performances havent been great

 

[topspin]

We were told Amir only has the guts to sledge Pakistani juniors.

 

[Marooned]

I've absolutely no problem with any of it IF he could match it with the quality of his bowling. Antics like Akhtar but bowling like Sam Curran doesn't make sense.
Someone mentioned Shaheen above. Well him running in with the new ball is a terrifying sight for every batsman.

 

[angrypathan]

I've absolutely no problem with any of it IF he could match it with the quality of his bowling. Antics like Akhtar but bowling like Sam Curran doesn't make sense.
Someone mentioned Shaheen above. Well him running in with the new ball is a terrifying sight for every batsman.

I don’t personally rate Sam Curran, but he was man of the tournament in the last WT20. Amir is miles away from that level of performance currently.

 

[shaz619]

Amir is due a good beating.

If he was my kid, I’d disown him and get a donkey, then I’d name that donkey Easy Paisa Amir.

 

[Gullycricket]

Amir is due a good beating.

If he was my kid, I’d disown him and get a donkey, then I’d name that donkey Easy Paisa Amir.

Lol this is gold

 

[shaz619]

I will have to disagree.

Whilst the visuals aren't that great, this is what fast-bowlers do.

We all know what Shaheen Shah Afridi did to a Bangladeshi batter by throwing the ball at him.

The guy is not every fast bowler though, he should be banned for good.

On top of that, he’s always being bitter towards current Pakistan crop and we saw this first hand during his analysis of the WT20.

He deserves no sympathy for his crime anymore either, there’s a reason he was recruited to fix, he always had the personality for it.

He disgraced his country and continues to do so.

He could have been a role model for youngsters even after what happened but he chooses to behave like a heathen.

Nobody forced him to retire that was his decision, his behaviour since has become more and more deplorable.

If it was anyone else showing some frustration or aggression on the pitch it’s different, but it’s this choor and the funny thing he and his autistic following believe he is the second coming of Wasim Akram even now, there is little to back this up.

 

[Kroll]

Its just bants, he'd be even more aggressive if he was still the bowler we all expected him to be.

 

[Concerned]

Being aggressive without wickets to show is a no go.

Is Sreesanth coaching him?

 

[gazza619]

Gosh we are so used to fast bowlers smiling, hugging etc etc

Misbah is to blame for a generation of softies.

 

[topspin]

Gosh we are so used to fast bowlers smiling, hugging etc etc

Misbah is to blame for a generation of softies.

This is exactly the problem.

 

[MenInG]

This is exactly the problem.

Now we have so-called senior players swearing at younger players - yep well done.

 

[topspin]

Now we have so-called senior players swearing at younger players - yep well done.

I much rather see this ^ than cakes being cut for every milestone achieved in the middle of a series.

The senior players intentionally or unintentionally are making these younger crop of players tougher because that's what it's like when you go to England and Australia. Players will try to get under your skin.

 

[Zaz]

I much rather see this ^ than cakes being cut for every milestone achieved in the middle of a series.

The senior players intentionally or unintentionally are making these younger crop of players tougher because that's what it's like when you go to England and Australia. Players will try to get under your skin.

Why does it have to be one extreme or the other?

You dont need to shout, scream or behave like a bufoon to make yourself look tough

Ambrose famously hardly ever uttered a word his bowling and a stare made much more impact than a thousand words ever did

 

[Rana]

Fully deserved by the poor guys who are getting his mouthful

Can’t wait for him v Rizwan

 

[TeamPak95]

Don't mind trash talking in general but it only truly means something if it's coming from a player with proper performance. Amir these days isn't bad but isn't all-worldly either.

 

[MenInG]

Fully deserved by the poor guys who are getting his mouthful

Can’t wait for him v Rizwan

You think he will dare say that to Rizwan? When he does that, whatever veneer of respect anyone has for him will go for good - he knows that.

 

[Rana]

You think he will dare say that to Rizwan? When he does that, whatever veneer of respect anyone has for him will go for good - he knows that.

Well, it’s not Kohli is it?

 

[MenInG]

Well, it’s not Kohli is it?

Rizwan is so well respected amongst players that saying anything to him is career suicide. Amir knows this.

 

[Zaz]

Well, it’s not Kohli is it?

Rizwan is the lost humble and likeable guy on the cricket circuit Only someone brainless would abuse him

 

[Rana]

Rizwan is so well respected amongst players that saying anything to him is career suicide. Amir knows this.

You make me laugh. Is Imad’s career over? He is coming back and he has been the best cricketer from Pakistan so far in PSL

 

[MenInG]

You make me laugh. Is Imad’s career over? He is coming back and he has been the best cricketer from Pakistan so far in PSL

Did Imad abuse Rizwan? Think you are a little confused by your own hate for a diyantdar player.

 

[hafizexpress]

I miss the old him. He lost his old smiley and jolly self that was even him post-ban. You rarely see him smile nowadays. Too much unnecessary drama has occurred with him. I don't even know how he could be in the PCT dressing room I'm sure not many like him.

I was actually a rare supporter of his for a long time but as of late he's just not a very likable guy.

 

[Rana]

Did Imad abuse Rizwan? Think you are a little confused by your own hate for a diyantdar player.

Chal mera bhai nahi karte diyanatdaar player ko abuse

Chill

 

[Rana]

I miss the old him. He lost his old smiley and jolly self that was even him post-ban. You rarely see him smile nowadays. Too much unnecessary drama has occurred with him. I don't even know how he could be in the PCT dressing room I'm sure not many like him.

I was actually a rare supporter of his for a long time but as of late he's just not a very likable guy.

He didn’t choose the thug life

The thug life chose him

 

[sabre1486]

bowling speed left arm kumble wali attitude to malcolm marshall ka bhi ye nai tha lol. the guy seems to blame everyone else but himself for his downfall

 

[Babri]

Rizwan is so well respected amongst players that saying anything to him is career suicide. Amir knows this.

True. Think Amir will bow down to him then will get a Pakistan recall lol

 

[hitthestump]

Lmao what a thread. Amir's true colours are exposed for everyone to see!

This is what happens when choose to be a unethical, cheating, deceptive, cunning person rather than honest and hard working.

You will never feel happy inside. And with Amir despite the millions he's made from leagues - it shows.

 

[Bewal Express]

A guy on his last legs desperately trying to recapture a criminally wasted youth.

 

[ahmadharis1]

Pakistan fans are impossible to please. On one hand they'll be like "wow our bowlers are missing the fire, the passion like Imran and Shoaib Akthar, bunch of softies and friends now", and the second Amir shows some aggression and passion they're like "wow so disrespectful, trying too hard, calm down"

I'm not a big Amir fan but pick a lane lmao

 

[moghul]

I don't see anything wrong with Amir's behavior . Some people have person issue with Amir and keep picking on him.

 

[sweep_shot]

He seems frustrated. Probably frustrated about how his career went.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

More fire than any of our happy go lucky pacers.

 

[Pakpak]

I much rather see this ^ than cakes being cut for every milestone achieved in the middle of a series.

The senior players intentionally or unintentionally are making these younger crop of players tougher because that's what it's like when you go to England and Australia. Players will try to get under your skin.

Pretty much this

It's just sledging. It's nice to see some fire..

 

[Caved12]

Shahid Afridi tells Amir:

“Whenever a player doesn't perform, or even if he does, I drop him a message for call him. Likewise, I messaged Amir yesterday. I talked to him respectfully, but I also scolded him. I told Amir, ‘what do you want?’ You have gained so much respect, you faced a blot on your reputation and from there, you made a return. You got a new life, in a way. What are you even trying to do?”

“Ye koi tareeka hai? (Is this the way to play?) There are juniors around you, you are using bad words. There are fans who are disheartened to see that. Even we have used such words and sometimes, the camera used to catch us. There are families, kids watching you on television. Aggression is fine, but keep it under control,”

“If you want to play for Pakistan, you have to play alongside Babar only. Will you be able to look at him in the eye? Can you play under his captaincy? Focus on your performance, control your aggression, and go back home peacefully,”

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...at-babar-azam-in-the-eye-101676688407836.html

 

[MenInG]

Shahid Afridi tells Amir:

“Whenever a player doesn't perform, or even if he does, I drop him a message for call him. Likewise, I messaged Amir yesterday. I talked to him respectfully, but I also scolded him. I told Amir, ‘what do you want?’ You have gained so much respect, you faced a blot on your reputation and from there, you made a return. You got a new life, in a way. What are you even trying to do?”

“Ye koi tareeka hai? (Is this the way to play?) There are juniors around you, you are using bad words. There are fans who are disheartened to see that. Even we have used such words and sometimes, the camera used to catch us. There are families, kids watching you on television. Aggression is fine, but keep it under control,”

“If you want to play for Pakistan, you have to play alongside Babar only. Will you be able to look at him in the eye? Can you play under his captaincy? Focus on your performance, control your aggression, and go back home peacefully,”

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...at-babar-azam-in-the-eye-101676688407836.html

Point well made by Afridi and Misbah - well done to them.

 

[LegendAli]

The guy has lost it. He has no respect left. Dont know what he is trying to prove.

I am desperately waiting for him to use the same mouth against Iftikhar. Iftikhar was gonna beat him up 2 years ago. As soon as Iftikhar shouted back at him, Amir ran back to his run up and the players had to control Ifti.

This is not sledging, this is just being an ill mannered brat.

You went from Iftikhar to Ifti real quick.

 

[MenInG]

Also this from Misbah - very fair comments

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[light]

don't see what the problem is? Didn't know that a fast bowler needs to be a ***** cat? Let him Roar the way he wants to, whats the issue here?

 

[Caved12]

Point well made by Afridi and Misbah - well done to them.

Afridi should take over as the next chairman of PCB.

 

[Cric_lover4487]

Now we have so-called senior players swearing at younger players - yep well done.

Amir has issues with Babar just like Gambhir had against Dhoni. He feels Babar ended his reputation as Pak's premier strike bowler by establishing Shaeen, Naseem and Rauf in the setup. I remember Misbah used to beg Amir to be available to play. I respect Amir as a bowler but i think his ego is too big.

 

[Suleiman]

Needs a proper beating. Any of these youngsters should hand his *** to him, plain and simple. PCB won’t bat an eye after the poor relations they already have with Amir.

What a sad fellow. Taking out of his frustrations on the next gen.

Also to the tryhard wannabe keyboard badmash. No, fast bowlers in a freaking t20 hit and giggle league don’t do this nonsense. This is not the ashes or gavaskar-border.

 

[Suleiman]

Shahid Afridi tells Amir:

“Whenever a player doesn't perform, or even if he does, I drop him a message for call him. Likewise, I messaged Amir yesterday. I talked to him respectfully, but I also scolded him. I told Amir, ‘what do you want?’ You have gained so much respect, you faced a blot on your reputation and from there, you made a return. You got a new life, in a way. What are you even trying to do?”

“Ye koi tareeka hai? (Is this the way to play?) There are juniors around you, you are using bad words. There are fans who are disheartened to see that. Even we have used such words and sometimes, the camera used to catch us. There are families, kids watching you on television. Aggression is fine, but keep it under control,”

“If you want to play for Pakistan, you have to play alongside Babar only. Will you be able to look at him in the eye? Can you play under his captaincy? Focus on your performance, control your aggression, and go back home peacefully,”

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...at-babar-azam-in-the-eye-101676688407836.html

Lala is a strong and bold personality. Presence of these types of players is enough (as far as Afridi goes, at least in t20s if you want to talk overall) aside from the occasional sledge they won’t whine and cry after every four or six.

The difference between fast bowlers historically doing this INTERNATIONALLY in big name series and Amir, a veteran, doing this to new players of his own country in what is a league slightly above domestic level is a whole different thing.

Clearly he doesn’t care about the country and shouldn’t have been selected here.

 

[Rana]

Lala is probably the only guy who can get through to him and calm him down

He is a father figure to Amir

 

[in_cutter]

Amir has become very bitter and toxic. It’s everyone else’s around him according to him.

 

[Bewal Express]

Although he won't ever admit it,he knows he destroyed a potentially amazing career through stupidity and greed. And because of that he is angry and frustrated. He antics, instead of making him look aggressive, he looks pathetic and lost

 

[SamNJ]

Lol Afridi delivering sermons now we have seen it all. The guy danced on the pitch, chewed the ball in the stadium,all these in international matches.

 

[Zaz]

Lol Afridi delivering sermons now we have seen it all. The guy danced on the pitch, chewed the ball in the stadium,all these in international matches.

Afridi himself has admitted many times, even on this occasion, how hes made many mistakes Name me one player whos acted like a saint all his life?

Hes not a saint and never pretended to be one Hes moved on now and with maturity has learnt some lessons

If hes trying to pass these onto current players than that shouldnt be criticised

 

[Saj]

Over the top reaction.

A bit of sledging and a few stares and a ball thrown nowhere near Babar Azam and you'd think there had been a big fight.

Need more aggression from the bowlers otherwise we will produce a generation of softies.

 

[shaz619]

Over the top reaction.

A bit of sledging and a few stares and a ball thrown nowhere near Babar Azam and you'd think there had been a big fight.

Need more aggression from the bowlers otherwise we will produce a generation of softies.

It’s not. He needs to be a good little boy and know his place.

After what he did, and not just that, but these last few years; to go from that point to behaving like an absolute village idiot is the highest order of besharmy I've ever seen in cricket.

This isn’t aggression on the pitch, it’s called being a heathen.

Besides, what has he got to show for this aggression besides mediocrity in the weakest format in cricket.

He sold his country and then betrayed it, now he is behaving like a child.

If Mo Asif was given the chances he has, I doubt he’d behave like this with his colleagues. He is lucky to be playing cricket.

 

[shaz619]

Lala is a strong and bold personality. Presence of these types of players is enough (as far as Afridi goes, at least in t20s if you want to talk overall) aside from the occasional sledge they won’t whine and cry after every four or six.

The difference between fast bowlers historically doing this INTERNATIONALLY in big name series and Amir, a veteran, doing this to new players of his own country in what is a league slightly above domestic level is a whole different thing.

Clearly he doesn’t care about the country and shouldn’t have been selected here.

Lala is probably the only guy who can get through to him and calm him down

He is a father figure to Amir

It’s good that Lala can be that figure because his own baap has disowned him a long time ago and replaced him with a Bakra instead.

Lala should beat some sense into him with a danda.

 

[Saj]

It’s not. He needs to be a good little boy and know his place.

Good little boys and that's what we have at the moment which shows where we are as a cricketing nation, especially in Test cricket.

Players with no fire in their belly, no aggression, who meekly surrender to the opposition, who let the oppostion bully them.

Nothing wrong with some aggression.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Isn't it so Pakistani that a generational talent, a naive young star was implicated in the clutches of Dick Turpin while the like of Wahab Riax, run of the mill cricketer in that country, bit away through sheer cunning.

 

[Major]

It’s good that Lala can be that figure because his own baap has disowned him a long time ago and replaced him with a Bakra instead.

Lala should beat some sense into him with a danda.

Wait what? Tell us more

 

[zarak]

Good little boys and that's what we have at the moment which shows where we are as a cricketing nation, especially in Test cricket.

Players with no fire in their belly, no aggression, who meekly surrender to the opposition, who let the oppostion bully them.

Nothing wrong with some aggression.

Yes but he is kind of proving your point. Hush hush when it comes to foreigners and going after an emerging player. Would not mind if he went after Munro or someone.

 

[Kianig89]

Amir giving bad tackles to everyone if this was footy he might have been suspended for 3 games

 

[Zaz]

Good little boys and that's what we have at the moment which shows where we are as a cricketing nation, especially in Test cricket.

Players with no fire in their belly, no aggression, who meekly surrender to the opposition, who let the oppostion bully them.

Nothing wrong with some aggression.

Saj It isnt solely the fact hes showing attitude its the background to it all with amir

People wouldnt have an issue if someone else did but amirs behaved like an idiot lately

Hes walked out of pakistan cricket, after being brought back, he somehow thinks hes been harshly treated by babar when he left of his own accord

All this on the back of bad mouthing pakistan, babar and pakistan cricket during recent months Ontop of that he has the gall to praise kohli and co whilst slating his own

Is it any surprise fans are not happy

If naseem shah, hasnain, rauf and shaheen showed aggression it wouldnt be a problem

But amir has behaved like a child lately and people are sick of him

 

[asadee]

Over the top reaction.

A bit of sledging and a few stares and a ball thrown nowhere near Babar Azam and you'd think there had been a big fight.

Need more aggression from the bowlers otherwise we will produce a generation of softies.

A bit of sledging??? He has been consistently criticising and spewing venom against Pakistan players due to his bitterness and showing blatant disrespect to Babar. He is making an absolute clown of himself

 

[asadee]

Very well done shahid afridi. There is a limit to everything

 

[Ashmal]

Good little boys and that's what we have at the moment which shows where we are as a cricketing nation, especially in Test cricket.

Players with no fire in their belly, no aggression, who meekly surrender to the opposition, who let the oppostion bully them.

Nothing wrong with some aggression.

All that aggression didn't really help Amir achieve much in int'l cricket....specially in Test cricket.

The guy retired just to avoid playing Test cricket.

 

[Snowflake]

Over the top reaction.

A bit of sledging and a few stares and a ball thrown nowhere near Babar Azam and you'd think there had been a big fight.

Need more aggression from the bowlers otherwise we will produce a generation of softies.

Agree with this. Our players and our fans alike have all become way too soft. This generation has only been exposed to the Misbah mentality where being seen as calm, composed and poised are great traits and any kind of aggression and fire is only seen as “haw haye badtameezi”

No wonder our players get bullied when they go to SENA countries - they never learnt to stand up for themselves. Bunch of softies

 

[Rana]

Very good bowling again

 

[hitthestump]

Nothing wrong with some aggression.

If you can't back it up then there is a lot wrong with this approach.

Pakistan aren't being an aacha baacha for no reason. We have no friends internationally, excluded from IPL, teams have only just started touring, India are threatening us with impunity, and our own brand of cricket is average/mediocre.

If we start getting too big for our boots we'll find ourselves put us back in our places very quickly.

If we want to be aggressive - we better start forging some power to back it up before we start looking like empty vessels.

Amir can do this in PSL, but he's putting his entire livelihood at risk if he does it anywhere else.

 

[shamaan]

Agree with this. Our players and our fans alike have all become way too soft. This generation has only been exposed to the Misbah mentality where being seen as calm, composed and poised are great traits and any kind of aggression and fire is only seen as “haw haye badtameezi”

No wonder our players get bullied when they go to SENA countries - they never learnt to stand up for themselves. Bunch of softies

Get bullied when was the last time pakistan got (bullied)

 

[shamaan]

Amir is just trying to cause a hype he's a nothing bowler.If he's bowling match winning spells then fair enough but he isn't.

 

[MenInG]

Imad Wasim defended Amir in his presser:

"A fast bowler should be aggressive. I don't think he does anything intentionally, it happens in heated moments"

"As far as there is no objection on him by match officials, I don't have any issue"

 

[Savak]

He retired from test cricket at the official age of 27 (Un-official 30-31) under the pretext that his body cannot handle the load of 3 formats. Don't see what it really has done for him because he got injured in the CPL, then got injured in the hundred, he missed the entire PSL last year and has gotten injured this year as well.

 

[shamaan]

He retired from test cricket at the official age of 27 (Un-official 30-31) under the pretext that his body cannot handle the load of 3 formats. Don't see what it really has done for him because he got injured in the CPL, then got injured in the hundred, he missed the entire PSL last year and has gotten injured this year as well.

He's still carrying a injury

 

[moghul]

Lala is a strong and bold personality. Presence of these types of players is enough (as far as Afridi goes, at least in t20s if you want to talk overall) aside from the occasional sledge they won’t whine and cry after every four or six.

The difference between fast bowlers historically doing this INTERNATIONALLY in big name series and Amir, a veteran, doing this to new players of his own country in what is a league slightly above domestic level is a whole different thing.

Clearly he doesn’t care about the country and shouldn’t have been selected here.

If I'm not wrong this "lala" is the same guy who committed one of the most embarrassing act by a Pakistani cricketer ever by chewing the cricket ball and now he is preaching to a fast bowler who is just showing some well needed aggression while playing aggressive cricket when his team is not showing any aggression .

 

[Saj]

Has Amir been fined for this alleged 'shocking and terrible' behaviour?

If not, then what's the big deal.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Has Amir been fined for this alleged 'shocking and terrible' behaviour?

If not, then what's the big deal.

Please. Fines aren’t the only sign post of terrible behaviour. As mentioned by numerous other posters, if the aggression is meted out to all batsmen, fair enough. But if you’re going after younger players mostly, it looks pretty pathetic.

There’s a difference between having fire in your belly and overcompensating for your own shortcomings.

Surprising that you don’t clearly see this.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Amir is just trying to cause a hype he's a nothing bowler.If he's bowling match winning spells then fair enough but he isn't.

Instrumental in Australia being skittled for 70 odd and New Zealand 99 on their own patch.

This was a very special bowler destroyed ultimately by PCB incompetence as they have no control over their commodities and should be protecting them.

 

[Gullycricket]

Has Amir been fined for this alleged 'shocking and terrible' behaviour?

If not, then what's the big deal.

It's shocking to see you going great lengths to defend him. Virat Kohli behaves like a total buffoon sometimes with abuses far and wide but no action gets taken?. Does that mean what he's doing is acceptable.
The problem with Amir is he's sledging youngsters too and abusing them which is a no no. You get hit for 4 by haris , go back to your run-up and bowl better. Why do this drama?.

 

[Saj]

I think too many of our cricketers are becoming softies.

A bit of sledging, a few verbals and all hell breaks loose.

I want players to get stuck into each other at PSL. These aren't charity matches.

 

[Rana]

I think too many of our cricketers are becoming softies.

A bit of sledging, a few verbals and all hell breaks loose.

I want players to get stuck into each other at PSL. These aren't charity matches.

It’s pick and choose mate

If you don’t like the player doing the sledging, it’s bad

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Who did he tell to 'suck it' after taking that wicket?

Poor behaviour once again. Vulgar behaviour and should be punished or fined.

 

[D/DAhmed]

Who did he tell to 'suck it' after taking that wicket?

Poor behaviour once again. Vulgar behaviour and should be punished or fined.

What a disgusting celebration to do on live TV at an event which families and children (including his own) will probably be watching. Needs to be fined heavily for that