[VIDEOS] Mohammad Amir's behaviour in PSL 8

[Major]

seriously, and there are fans that think this kind of behavior should be allowed...

 

[Rana]

Keep going Amir

Never back down!

 

[topspin]

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.

I agree with this. This also applies to the fans of those softies who would rather see cakes being cut as part of a picnic on the pitch in the middle of a series.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Keep going Amir

Never back down!

Seems like 'suck it' celebration had the desired effect on you.

 

[MenInG]

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

Bechara has no hope for an international return so let him have his "aggression" thingy for now.

 

[MenInG]

This is the celebration

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[Saj]

This is the celebration

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That is out of order.

Should be reprimanded for this.

 

[as-95]

Shameful guy. Embarrassing behaviour. There is aggression and there is totally lewd and unacceptable. This is the latter.

 

[topspin]

That is out of order.

Should be reprimanded for this.

Amir is Pakistan's Emiliano Martinez )

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Think the celebration may have injured him )

 

[Kianig89]

Disgusting and this guy was given a second chance

 

[topspin]

Think the celebration may have injured him )

Imagine if this becomes a new smiley )

 

[Gullycricket]

That is out of order.

Should be reprimanded for this.

You were defending him earlier when everyone was saying the same thing. He's gone nuts and sooner or later he was going to do this. Neither abusing nor doing this is acceptable as agression

 

[Saj]

You were defending him earlier when everyone was saying the same thing. He's gone nuts and sooner or later he was going to do this. Neither abusing nor doing this is acceptable as agression

I along with others would defend aggression from any bowler providing it was within the rules.

If it's not within the rules then nobody is going to defend it.

It's really not that complicated.

 

[Rana]

You were defending him earlier when everyone was saying the same thing. He's gone nuts and sooner or later he was going to do this. Neither abusing nor doing this is acceptable as agression

Why are you crying?

 

[Gullycricket]

Why are you crying?

These are tears of joy seeing fixer being exposed for what he is

 

[Rana]

These are tears of joy seeing fixer being exposed for what he is

Sorry he hurt your feelings. Toughen up. Cricket is a tough sport

 

[hitthestump]

That is out of order.

Should be reprimanded for this.

Indeed.

I think it's fairly clear that Amir is mentally unwell. I would assume he has NPD or at least traits of narcissism which means he has little regard for personal boundaries and believes he deserves special treatment over everyone else.

Narcissitic people also tend to explode in uncontrollable rage when things don't go their way.

Amir is likely beyond help as a person, but the PCB need to make it clear that there are limits on what guys like he and Umar Akmal are allowed to do. Mental health is not always an excuse for shameful behaviour.

 

[Khurram1989]

I wonder if this celebration was towards the direction of Lala or someone else

 

[MenInG]

I wonder if this celebration was towards the direction of Lala or someone else

Afridi was at the game

 

[Khurram1989]

I’m not defending Amir at all and I think he was completely out of order but is there even a remote possibility that he does not know what this kind of celebration even means?

 

[moghul]

Looks like some people have some personal issues with Amir, I'm more interested in his performance and not in his "behavior" as long as he is not braking any rules, which he is not.

His "aggressive behavior" won his team the game against a top team and lifted his side, well done, great job Amir.

 

[topspin]

Looks like some people have some personal issues with Amir, I'm more interested in his performance and not in his "behavior" as long as he is not braking any rules, which he is not.

His "aggressive behavior" won his team the game against a top team and lifted his side, well done, great job Amir.

Couldn't agree more.

All I really care about is what he can add to Pakistan cricket. It's so easy to take the moral high ground on the internet.

You don't really see Argentina fans hate on Martinez for his celebrations and before people say "well he won a World Cup for his team unlike Amir", Amir played a instrumental role in Pakistan's 2009 WT20 and 2017 CT wins. He's a proven match winner who deserves some respect, at least for his cricketing abilities.

 

[moghul]

Couldn't agree more.

All I really care about is what he can add to Pakistan cricket. It's so easy to take the moral high ground on the internet.

You don't really see Argentina fans hate on Martinez for his celebrations and before people say "well he won a World Cup for his team unlike Amir", Amir played a instrumental role in Pakistan's 2009 WT20 and 2017 CT wins. He's a proven match winner who deserves some respect, at least for his cricketing abilities.

That's why I like the guy, he gave me the ultimate joy in cricket, twice . Not many "well behaved" cricketers can claim that.

 

[hitthestump]

That's why I like the guy, he gave me the ultimate joy in cricket, twice . Not many "well behaved" cricketers can claim that.

Don't agree. Being good at bowling doesn't give you an free pass to be classless. There's a fine line between aggression and blatant disrespect, and Amir doesn't seem to care about when he crosses it.

Some people won't mind but some people will. Would you like your son emulating the action Amir made on the field today?

It's possible to be very good at cricket and maintain your dignity, and ultimately this is all anyone wants for Amir.

 

[Khurram1989]

What a fall from grace, used to be labeled “ the teenage sensation”’now it’s come down to “suck it” to his critics.

 

[TheSultan]

I’ve no problem with this.
Much better than blowing kisses.

 

[shamaan]

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.

We are not talking about 10 years ago we are talking about currently.Amir even thou he was young and naive destroyed his own career pcb can't control what's in people's heads.

 

[shamaan]

I’m not defending Amir at all and I think he was completely out of order but is there even a remote possibility that he does not know what this kind of celebration even means?

So he's doing it for just the sake of it ?

 

[shamaan]

That's why I like the guy, he gave me the ultimate joy in cricket, twice . Not many "well behaved" cricketers can claim that.

Did he also give you joy when he was fixing matches ?

 

[moghul]

Don't agree. Being good at bowling doesn't give you an free pass to be classless. There's a fine line between aggression and blatant disrespect, and Amir doesn't seem to care about when he crosses it.

Some people won't mind but some people will. Would you like your son emulating the action Amir made on the field today?

It's possible to be very good at cricket and maintain your dignity, and ultimately this is all anyone wants for Amir.

And who made you the judge to draw that "fine line", lets enjoy cricket. Kids a are taught the values at home , not by watching video clips of cricketers .

 

[shamaan]

And who made you the judge to draw that "fine line", lets enjoy cricket. Kids a are taught the values at home , not by watching video clips of cricketers .

Kids don't pick stuff up by watching vidoes ?

 

[Khurram1989]

Each celebration any wicket taker makes does it have to have a meaning behind it?

Also I’m not agreeing with what he did he just seems like a dummy to me and highly incompetent to his actions.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

People in this thread want to somehow excuse Aamir’s theatrics as ‘aggression’.

I want to caveat my points below by stating that I’ve always wanted Amir back with the Pakistan squad, because he still had loads to offer.

Let’s be straight here, even when Aamir was at the height of his powers and confidence (think World Cup 2019), he never acted like *this*, crotch chops and all. Ever. Because, aside from his usual aggression, he was letting his bowling do the talking. Because his place and position were secure.

At this moment, he’s trying to be prove something with all his gesticulations. Overcompensating, when getting mundane wickets. It’s almost Sreesanth like. That doesn’t seem to me like a man who’s comfortable in his own position right now.

That’s my issue with him. It’s not aggression, it’s crappy pageantry.

 

[ArabKnight]

Hate him or love him.

He is gonna win a trophy for Kings this year. End of story.

 

[trickyone]

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

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

Apparently, it was for Shahid Afridi... He called him a day earlier and scolded him. That's was the reply back to him

 

[Kianig89]

Just waiting for that moment ala Bhajji slapping Sree, who will do the honors here Hafeez Malik Saifi

 

[moghul]

Shahid Afridi should be the last person to preach anyone how to behave on the field .

 

[Corridor of Uncertainty]

If Naseem, Waseem, Hassnain or even Haris had half of Amir's aggression, Pakistan would be a vastly different team.

Ditto for batters.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Amir is just a low-grade human being and it seems like his failure to do anything of note in the last four years has gotten to him. He is overcompensating and it couldn't be more obvious.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Hate him or love him.

He is gonna win a trophy for Kings this year. End of story.

You're talking as if that's a foregone conclusion. Which is funny considering Karachi have won 2 of their last 15 games and have only beaten one team in the entire league during this sterling run of form.

 

[Usman Chadda]

Hate him or love him.

He is gonna win a trophy for Kings this year. End of story.

Don’t care about Amir or his theatrics, but Karachi fans hoping for a trophy this year deserve to get themselves checked in to a hospital immediately.

 

[ArabKnight]

You're talking as if that's a foregone conclusion. Which is funny considering Karachi have won 2 of their last 15 games and have only beaten one team in the entire league during this sterling run of form.

I only said that to give an opinion.

I do not believe the Kings will get a trophy this year. But they will make the finals with the Gladiators. The latter might edge them out. It is a 50 50 scenario in my opinion.

Karachi Kings loosing streak is because Babar was captain. He is no longer in the Kings. It will Zalmi which will bear the burden. Keep this post in mind for the tournament.

Kings and Gladiators. Imad and Sarfraz.

 

[Zaz]

Its sad to see what hes become

I mean you have a chance to let your bowling do the talking and you let it be overshadowed by behaving like this

 

[Rana]

People who have a strong issue with Amir’s behaviour have no issues with Shaheen’s rebellious tweets

There…I said it!

 

[TheSultan]

Thing is Amir is playing with a chip on his shoulder - it is manifesting as this type of behaviour. I say good, that is how it should be. Players should play with a chip on their shoulder, even if it is misplaced. It raises levels, it makes you go above and beyond in your effort.

We should stop judging sportsmen based on standards we apply to every day people.

The whole Argentina team played the whole World Cup with a chip on their shoulder (misplaced may be) but they produced a World Cup out of it

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I only said that to give an opinion.

I do not believe the Kings will get a trophy this year. But they will make the finals with the Gladiators. The latter might edge them out. It is a 50 50 scenario in my opinion.

Karachi Kings loosing streak is because Babar was captain. He is no longer in the Kings. It will Zalmi which will bear the burden. Keep this post in mind for the tournament.

Kings and Gladiators. Imad and Sarfraz.

A ridiculous notion. And one that will be proven wrong. This game is not about one player and his ability to well or not well in a certain discipline. It's a team game where how well your entire team does ends up being the reason for your failure or success.

 

[MenInG]

People who have a strong issue with Amir’s behaviour have no issues with Shaheen’s rebellious tweets

There…I said it!

Did you see what Amir did? We are talking about that ONLY

You did a separate thread for Shaheen already.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Doing a crotch-chop in a cricket match is just low-grade and distasteful. Don't care how anyone here tries to spin it. This is not about Amir's aggression...its about a very specific type of celebration that he did. And he should have known better.

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Doing a crotch-chop in a cricket match is just low-grade and distasteful. Don't care how anyone here tries to spin it. This is not about Amir's aggression...it’s about a very specific type of celebration that he did. And he should have known better.

Exactly. It reeks of insecurity. Confident people don’t do crotch chops. Overcompensating teenagers do, but not confident lads. 2019 WC Amir would never, because he was bowling like a boss at that time. He’s still bowling well, just needs to let his performances do the talking.

 

[the Great Khan]

Just trying to look for cummins doing a crotch chop or broad doing the same to the kiwis..can't seem to find this video of world class aggressive bowlers showing thus kind of aggression..can somebody help?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Lol he injured his groin doing it and is out of the next match.

This surely will become a meme.

 

[Major]

People who have a strong issue with Amir’s behaviour have no issues with Shaheen’s rebellious tweets

There…I said it!

well the guy did spot fix, what do you expect?

He has 0 remorse for his own actions.

I dont like Afridi, but i agree with his statement that you got a second life in cricket, and by getting involved in such antics you are doing no one any benefits but destroying your own self respect with fans and mates

 

[Rana]

well the guy did spot fix, what do you expect?

He has 0 remorse for his own actions.

I dont like Afridi, but i agree with his statement that you got a second life in cricket, and by getting involved in such antics you are doing no one any benefits but destroying your own self respect with fans and mates

See.

You prove my point

 

[MenInG]

As confirmed by Karachi Kings media to us:

Amir will miss the match against Multan Sultans on February 22 due to a niggle in the groin area. He will not travel with the squad to Multan. However, he is expected to be available for Karachi's game on the 26th. He has been playing continuously since T10 so such an injury can happen

 

[gibsyhesperis]

So typical of Pakistan fans that they laud a mid30s has been who has shown minimal remorse for corruption.

Perhaps representative of a greater malaise within our society, but sad nonetheless.

 

[MenInG]

That is out of order.

Should be reprimanded for this.

No idea why Amir has not been fined yet for this?!

 

[JibranAnsari]

Use swear words on field and make obscene gestures , thats what amir has reduced himself to. He bowled beautifully in last two games but doing himself no favors with his extremely childish and rude behaviour. Its PSL for Gods sake , you are not playing for your country.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

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.

Without performance, the so called aggression belongs in the streetfights only.

 

[Saj]

Without performance, the so called aggression belongs in the streetfights only.

Not many of our players are showing great performances though are they these days. Hardly any world-class players. Does that mean they should be timid and not show any aggression at all.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Not many of our players are showing great performances though are they these days. Hardly any world-class players. Does that mean they should be timid and not show any aggression at all.

I highly doubt sledging and adopting an in-your-face attitude is going to turn the likes of Nauman, Zahid and Mir Hamza into Herath, Warne and Akram respectively. Attitude is meaningless if you don't have the skills to back it up.

Being fired up and positive is another thing altogether which Pak needs desperately at the international level.

Like how Darren Sammy's vibrant personality and positivity would infectiously spread to the whole team(in good times like 2012 and 16 wt20). There were hardly any sledgers in that side maybe apart from Samuels.

Pak team does need exuberance on the field to inject life into their games and the senior core Babar, Rizwan, Shadab and Shaheen etc need to be at the forefront of keeping everyone on their toes. Babar and Rizwan are hardly the kind of personalities that can fire up the team, they are more like elder brothers who one runs to for some sympathy and kindness. Shaheen spent majority of last year injured and he hasn't been back to his best. Pace is still down. He was the main catalyst for Pak reaching the finals of wt20. Saqlain was also not the personality that keeps the players on their toes.

Positivity can be generated without weird antics and fowl behavior.

It's a long and continuous process. Think we first need to find players who have the skills to stay and perform at the highest level.

 

[hitthestump]

If Naseem, Waseem, Hassnain or even Haris had half of Amir's aggression, Pakistan would be a vastly different team.

Ditto for batters.

In what way?

Naseem has tried his hardest to be aggressive but it's difficult to maintain and for anyone take seriously when you're going at 4.5 economy in tests.

If you want to be aggressive you better be able to back it up. The only fast bowler we have who can do that is Shaheen. The rest would just humiliate themselves.

 

[MenInG]

What is Amir's role with KK?

His job is to take wickets but he also needs to keep him and his franchise off bad headlines. This sort of stuff is not good for KK - sooner they realize the better and convey to him.

 

[Ucdkee]

Relax guys. Amir rarely gets any attention on the field these days due to his performances so whenever he takes a wicket he makes sure that he makes the most of it.

 

[MenInG]

Babar Azam on the Amir behaviour issue

"On the field, it's a game between bat and ball, and I only try to focus on my batting, and I also try not to divert my focus on such things that will affect my performance. I don't think anything happened at that time. Aggression should not be shown, I was keeping focus on my batting, and I try to keep everything simple"

 

[PakLFC]

Amir's behaviour is because the PCB don't care about him. He expected the PCB after Ramiz will beg him to return to the national side. Now he feel's both embarrassed and humiliated seeing Pak cricket has swiftly moved on without him. Even Najam Sethi has no time for him. This is the real reason why he is so aggressive

 

[MenInG]

Mohammad Amir's wife's tweet

Don't think spouses should get into this

 

[KingOfPakBreakfast]

Mohammad Amir's wife's tweet

Don't think spouses should get into this

Exactly. It’s getting increasingly unedifying.

It’s doubly frustrating, because if he had a good PSL (in the wickets, without needing to be top wicket taker), he was a shoo-in into the next Pakistan squad.

Why screw all that up with these histrionics. Your performances will speak for themselves. You want to be aggressive, be aggressive to foreign batsmen when wearing Pakistan colours.

And now, his wife is name checking Shaheen, the defacto leader of the Pakistan bowling attack. The Amirs seriously need a good PR person, because this is all suboptimal.

 

[Rana]

Mohammad Amir's wife's tweet

Don't think spouses should get into this

Why shouldn’t she?

She is 100% right

Amir’s behaviour is a matter of perception. You all have a problem with him because you all just don’t like him.

Mark my words. The same Shaheen who you guys are applauding today will be hated and ridiculed by you all tomorrow when a new, shinier and bouncier fast bowler comes through and his performances go down

 

[Kroll]

Mohammad Amir's wife's tweet

Don't think spouses should get into this

Yeah, I think silence is the more dignified approach but probably felt compelled to act. Also, they shouldn't be referencing Shaheen in this. Don't think he's got anything to do with it and that's poor from the spouse.

 

[MenInG]

Why shouldn’t she?

She is 100% right

Amir’s behaviour is a matter of perception. You all have a problem with him because you all just don’t like him.

Mark my words. The same Shaheen who you guys are applauding today will be hated and ridiculed by you all tomorrow when a new, shinier and bouncier fast bowler comes through and his performances go down

What he did last time was disgusting. The other bits he can do and no one would be too bothered.

With Amir there is also a small matter of history which you are aware of as well

 

[Saj]

Mohammad Amir's wife's tweet

Don't think spouses should get into this

Agree. What next? Shaheen's wife comes up with a statement defending her husband.

Getting messy this.

 

[Gullycricket]

Mohammad Amir's wife's tweet

Don't think spouses should get into this

Because Amir is a fixer who sold his country twice.

 

[The_KING]

A fixer like Amir has no right to act aggressively. He is a fixer who embarrassed his country. He should be thankful that he even got a chance to play cricket again. After what he did, he should be respectful and not batamez.

 

[Abstraction1]

I've always said Amir earned a right to be recalled but it's pathetic to see a grown man behave like this.

He's become way too toxic and immature imo.

 

[Zaz]

Mohammad Amir's wife's tweet

Don't think spouses should get into this

Amir and his family now should stop digging

This id becoming unedifying and the more he and his team act as victims the more hes becoming a villain

His wife getting involved is not helping him one little bit

 

[shamaan]

Why shouldn’t she?

She is 100% right

Amir’s behaviour is a matter of perception. You all have a problem with him because you all just don’t like him.

Mark my words. The same Shaheen who you guys are applauding today will be hated and ridiculed by you all tomorrow when a new, shinier and bouncier fast bowler comes through and his performances go down

No one will be hated as much as Amir and if Shaheen does fix then he should be hated and ridiculed.

 

[hitthestump]

Would have respected Amir's wife more if she was bold enough to use a screenshot of him telling everyone to 'suck it' when trying to defend his behaviour.

She's unintentionally admitted that not even she can defend that.

 

[topspin]

Amir's wife shouldn't have bought Shaheen into this. It's got nothing to do with him.

 

[zarak]

Why shouldn’t she?

She is 100% right

Amir’s behaviour is a matter of perception. You all have a problem with him because you all just don’t like him.

Mark my words. The same Shaheen who you guys are applauding today will be hated and ridiculed by you all tomorrow when a new, shinier and bouncier fast bowler comes through and his performances go down

The suck it thing was a bit weird although I don't mind a little controversy. Poor guy slapped his groin so hard he's injured now