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'Wasim Khan visited my house to discuss the matter of my retirement' : Mohammad Amir

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Fast bowler Mohammad Amir shared that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s CEO Wasim Khan assured him to address his concerns.

Amir has said that Khan visited his house before Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 6’s second leg and they had a detailed discussion on his retirement matter.

“Wasim Khan visited my house before PSL 6’s second leg and we had a detailed discussion about my retirement. I shared all my concerns with him and to be honest, he listened to them very seriously,” the pacer disclosed.

“My case was portrayed in a wrong way by the current management. But, Khan assured me to address my concerns and if everything goes well, I will make myself available for national team’s selection,” he shared.

While replying to criticism, Amir feels that taking a personal decision in this society is not allowed. “I think people criticize too much when anyone takes his personal decision. And, when you clarify it, they say ‘Excuses Kar Raha Hai [He is making excuses]’,” he said.
 
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Lol he won’t get a spot in the national team anyway, considering his average performances since a long time.

All this is just drama to mask the fact that Amir is nowhere near the bowler he was even three years ago. Nobody wants a 130 KPH trundler leading the bowling attack of an international team.
 
He's basically stating that his retirement was just a drama and not permanent.

Leave this age fudging, 30-averaging match fixer by the wayside. Let his career end with some T10 games.
 
Varun said:
He's basically stating that his retirement was just a drama and not permanent.

Leave this age fudging, 30-averaging match fixer by the wayside. Let his career end with some T10 games.
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I still believe he is one of the top bowlers.
 
Varun said:
He's basically stating that his retirement was just a drama and not permanent.

Leave this age fudging, 30-averaging match fixer by the wayside. Let his career end with some T10 games.
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As I said, he had a huge part in Pakistan's triumph at 2009 T20 WC and CT 2017.
 
Varun said:
He's basically stating that his retirement was just a drama and not permanent.

Leave this age fudging, 30-averaging match fixer by the wayside. Let his career end with some T10 games.
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Do u have any proof of his age fudging?

I know scares he left in CT 2017 can never be healed. But at least come up with facts with proof.
 
I am sure he would consider coming out of retirement if Imran Khan and Gen Bajwa visit him next. Just Wasim Khan visiting him is an insult.
 
This is going to be tricky for PCB.

Either way they will upset someone whilst trying to sort this out.

Player power can be a dangerous thing, as we have seen in the past in Pakistan cricket.
 
Maliq_Mudasir said:
Do u have any proof of his age fudging?

I know scares he left in CT 2017 can never be healed. But at least come up with facts with proof.
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If one loss in 2017 gives scars then what about all the World cups plus t 20 2007 finals
Move on..
 
Shazzam said:
Indeed, best bowler in Asia.
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May not be the best bowler. But definitely a top 10 bowler in Asia. He just does not take enough wickets. But his economy is good and he is also a handy lower order hitter.
 
Hopefully everything gets sorted out and we can have Amir back for the WT20.

Amir, Shaheen, Rauf, Hassan and Wahab are our top 5.
 
How standards have fallen in Pakistan Cricket. Next WK will be visiting Asad Shafiqs house
 
YousafTheBeast said:
Hopefully everything gets sorted out and we can have Amir back for the WT20.

Amir, Shaheen, Rauf, Hassan and Wahab are our top 5.
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Don’t think Rauf and Wahab should be in our top 5. Need to find replacements fast. Akif maybe?
 
Wasim now needs to visit Sami Aslam in USA. :smith

On a serious note how will Wasim look after his concerns? Will he be playing role of an intermediary between him and the management? As other than that I dont think he can do anything currently as sure he wont be replacing management few months before the world T20 which was one of the things Amir has been really repetitive about.

Anyways before anything he needs to give any noteworthy performance first.
 
wajid said:
Don’t think Rauf and Wahab should be in our top 5. Need to find replacements fast. Akif maybe?
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Sadly, they are. I’m judging the top 5 based on what they’ve done at international level. Akif is good, but we’ll need to wait to see how he does at the international level. I think it’s too risky having him come into the team just ahead of the WT20, it’s not fair for him. He should be given more time.
 
Lol PCB management and selectors are so funny. Bending over backwards to accommodate a guy as if he is some ATG.

Amir must be feeling like a Lord who will do an Ehsaan on the country by taking back his retirement.
 
Way to go Amir bhai - Put Wasim Khan in a difficult spot, especially with Coaching staff!
 
Good work by Wasim Khan to visit Amir.
Amir got Kohli out 2 times in 2 balls in the Champions Trophy final. Who else can do that? If I had to choose the bowlers for the T20 world cup for Pakistan, Amir would be the first one. He can bowl and bat better than Afridi and Hassan Ali or anyone else. Amir can turn the ball both ways. Can Afridi do that? No.
 
MenInG said:
Way to go Amir bhai - Put Wasim Khan in a difficult spot, especially with Coaching staff!
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It's weak leadership from Wasim Khan trying to pander to an individual such as Amir, the team management will lose a lot of authority in the dressing room when a repeat offender keeps throwing tantrums and getting coddled by the PCB.

For all their faults, the coaches don't deserve to be humiliated like this. If Wasim Khan thinks the coaches have treated Amir unfairly, he should just sack them.
 
Slim said:
The real question. What was Wasim Khan thinking, this retired cricketer cannot even perform in PSL.
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WK has no business talking to him one on one. He as the CEO could get these idiots together to sort out their problem but ultimately, it's a game of statistics and Amir doesn't take enough wickets. He has lost too much of his edge to get back to some decent level.
 
Amir had been publicly hating on the team management way before he "officially" retired. If he does indeed come back, would be comical of PCB to not fine him. That would be very much like how BCB caters to Shakib and Mushfiqur's attitudes all the time.

And yes, Waqar needs to be publicly reprimanded as well for passing absurd comments about a bowler on tv who hasn't even been selected that too on an international tour.
 
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Muhammad Saad said:
Why this guy getting so much importance?? He is no Wasom ,waqae or shoaib , heck not even Asif
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liam26 said:
Lol PCB management and selectors are so funny. Bending over backwards to accommodate a guy as if he is some ATG.

Amir must be feeling like a Lord who will do an Ehsaan on the country by taking back his retirement.
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Amir is still the Pakistani bowler who can attack batsmen, especially Indian batsmen like no other Pakistani bowler is capable of. And the India-Pakistan game in a WC always has great importance.

Fact is that for Indian batsmen, no other Pakistani bowler is difficult to play.
 
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Should we told to stop bowling spinners or have the keeper stand up to the stumps for you
 
Saj said:
This is going to be tricky for PCB.

Either way they will upset someone whilst trying to sort this out.

Player power can be a dangerous thing, as we have seen in the past in Pakistan cricket.
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Amir and Misbah have behaved like a pair of spoiled brats over this, and someone needs to knock their heads together. Pakistan hasn't got the strength in depth to be able to exclude spoiled brats.

Amir's final Tests: 24 wickets in 6 Tests across 3 series, average 21.00
Amir's 2019 World Cup: 17 wickets in 8 matches, average 21.05
 
Amir's main complaint was that he isn't given his due "izzat".

CEO visiting his home personally to placate him is plenty of izzat. Amir must be happy now.
 
Saj said:
This is going to be tricky for PCB.

Either way they will upset someone whilst trying to sort this out.

Player power can be a dangerous thing, as we have seen in the past in Pakistan cricket.
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The problem is, too much power to Misbah and Waqar could also be equally dangerous.
No matter how much you try, they can’t stop self indulging in selection matters. And hence this uncalled for influence in selection matters, could also upset and ruin the careers of some players.
 
JattMaula said:
Amir's main complaint was that he isn't given his due "izzat".

CEO visiting his home personally to placate him is plenty of izzat. Amir must be happy now.
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IMO,
It’s primarily Waqar Younus who is an ABSOLUTE ZERO in man management skills, and then Misbah, with whom Amir may have issues with.

And mind you, if Waqar n Misbah could be at fault then Amir is not very articulate, wise and smart in his approach either.
 
extremely poor from WK to accomodate a retired good for nothing cricketer.

has WK even looked at his recent record ? pathetic the best i can describe
 
All three of these guys need to be thrown out.

Amir due to the reason that he is not even half the bowler he believes he is.

Waqar based on his historical record with other people both as a player and coach

Misbah just based on the reason that he is Misbah
 
This is a great gesture by Wasim Khan to a pretty valuable servant of Pakistan cricket, regardless of all the controversy.

the question is, where does he, if he even does, fit into the modern Pakistan side?

Test cricket - Shaheen, Hasan Ali, a returning Abbas (ridiculous to drop him), young crop of bowlers...no room for Amir

ODI - even better with Shaheen in his bets form, Hasan getting better, Rauf with his pace and at least 3 or 4 guys waiting in the wings.

T20 - this may be Amir's best shot at selection but wasn't this the only format he was playing anyway?
 
Muhammad Saad said:
Why this guy getting so much importance?? He is no Wasom ,waqae or shoaib , heck not even Asif
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how u said "heck no even asif" hurts
skills based, Asif might only be 2nd to Wasim in that list ...

he was a small man, but Giant of the Giant as a bowler .. come on
 
Shah said:
Good work by Wasim Khan to visit Amir.
Amir got Kohli out 2 times in 2 balls in the Champions Trophy final. Who else can do that? If I had to choose the bowlers for the T20 world cup for Pakistan, Amir would be the first one. He can bowl and bat better than Afridi and Hassan Ali or anyone else. Amir can turn the ball both ways. Can Afridi do that? No.
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1 thing that is bad about internet is that people can say all kind of garbage ...

to compare Aamir, a certified cheat (although i think he has paid his dues in jail but still he is a cheat) and a no-body as a bowler these days .. and then to compare him with SSA and say he is better ... lol seriously such a joke ....
 
mastimasti said:
This is a great gesture by Wasim Khan to a pretty valuable servant of Pakistan cricket, regardless of all the controversy.

the question is, where does he, if he even does, fit into the modern Pakistan side?

Test cricket - Shaheen, Hasan Ali, a returning Abbas (ridiculous to drop him), young crop of bowlers...no room for Amir

ODI - even better with Shaheen in his bets form, Hasan getting better, Rauf with his pace and at least 3 or 4 guys waiting in the wings.

T20 - this may be Amir's best shot at selection but wasn't this the only format he was playing anyway?
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Aamir is all about money ... he doesnt want to play 50 overs... T20s and leagues is wht he wants ...

not against it... if he only wants money, good for him.. he will be lost in low level leagues and thts tht
 
Wonder why Wasim Khan has to go to someone's home in order to hear him out. Defnitely it wasn't a regular biryani invitation.
 
OMB said:
Wonder why Wasim Khan has to go to someone's home in order to hear him out. Defnitely it wasn't a regular biryani invitation.
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WK knows how important Amir is when it comes to ICC world cup.
 
This attack on Amir that "he's only motivated by money" is hilarious. Like you guys or anyone else that matter lend your services for charity. Obviously if he's gaining that money by ill-gotten means as in 2010 that's a different story.

Instead of throwing around these cheap buzzwords - let's get to the core question. Does Mohammad Amir belong in a World Cup squad ?

If you're telling me the alternatives are Mohammad Hasnain, Musa Khan, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah - a spraygun, a midget, somebody lacking bowling intelligence and a proper runup and someone who looked technically and mentally shot last time he played international cricket - the answer is an emphatic yes.

None of them have a proven track record in big occasions whereas Amir was statistically our best bowler before Shaheen finally found the right length for English conditions midway through the 2019 World Cup, and helped us win two other global tournaments.

Obviously PCB should make it clear that's form and fitness dependent - Amir cannot be huffing and puffing at 125kph. And Amir should stop tweeting for his own sake. However they should also make clear to Misbah and Waqar, who created this rift with their stupid public statements, to swallow their ego and admit their golden boys haven't worked out either.
 
moghul said:
WK knows how important Amir is when it comes to ICC world cup.
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But the issue is if Waqar and Misbah don't want him in the squad and Mohammad Wasim doesn't want to pick him.

Then what happens.
 
Markhor said:
This attack on Amir that "he's only motivated by money" is hilarious. Like you guys or anyone else that matter lend your services for charity. Obviously if he's gaining that money by ill-gotten means as in 2010 that's a different story.

Instead of throwing around these cheap buzzwords - let's get to the core question. Does Mohammad Amir belong in a World Cup squad ?

If you're telling me the alternatives are Mohammad Hasnain, Musa Khan, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah - a spraygun, a midget, somebody lacking bowling intelligence and a proper runup and someone who looked technically and mentally shot last time he played international cricket - the answer is an emphatic yes.

None of them have a proven track record in big occasions whereas Amir was statistically our best bowler before Shaheen finally found the right length for English conditions midway through the 2019 World Cup, and helped us win two other global tournaments.

Obviously PCB should make it clear that's form and fitness dependent - Amir cannot be huffing and puffing at 125kph. And Amir should stop tweeting for his own sake. However they should also make clear to Misbah and Waqar, who created this rift with their stupid public statements, to swallow their ego and admit their golden boys haven't worked out either.
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The funny thing is that those who say he’s chasing money when he’s playing in leagues instead of domestic cricket, don’t have an issue when Imad Wasim chose to play BBL instead of playing in domestic games, they didn’t have a problem when many players chose to leave domestic games over the T10 in Dubai and the SLPL.
 
21! off his 2nd over against Zazai (PZ) today.

Needs to up his game
 
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I think he might be going back to his house again and saying to him to forget the comeback :P
 
YousafTheBeast said:
The funny thing is that those who say he’s chasing money when he’s playing in leagues instead of domestic cricket, don’t have an issue when Imad Wasim chose to play BBL instead of playing in domestic games, they didn’t have a problem when many players chose to leave domestic games over the T10 in Dubai and the SLPL.
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Yeah, we absolutely did. As for Imad, BBL > domestic cricket to develop so there's no problem there either. I'm afraid your search for an agenda against Amir hasn't yielded any results this time.
 
If Amir does not perform at domestic level and wins you ICC trophy matches , I'm OK with that .

What is Babar's domestic performance has been, how many FC centuries he has scored over last 11 years, other than his test centuries ? but----- he is our best player.
 
Markhor said:
This attack on Amir that "he's only motivated by money" is hilarious. Like you guys or anyone else that matter lend your services for charity. Obviously if he's gaining that money by ill-gotten means as in 2010 that's a different story.

Instead of throwing around these cheap buzzwords - let's get to the core question. Does Mohammad Amir belong in a World Cup squad ?

If you're telling me the alternatives are Mohammad Hasnain, Musa Khan, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah - a spraygun, a midget, somebody lacking bowling intelligence and a proper runup and someone who looked technically and mentally shot last time he played international cricket - the answer is an emphatic yes.

None of them have a proven track record in big occasions whereas Amir was statistically our best bowler before Shaheen finally found the right length for English conditions midway through the 2019 World Cup, and helped us win two other global tournaments.

Obviously PCB should make it clear that's form and fitness dependent - Amir cannot be huffing and puffing at 125kph. And Amir should stop tweeting for his own sake. However they should also make clear to Misbah and Waqar, who created this rift with their stupid public statements, to swallow their ego and admit their golden boys haven't worked out either.
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Shaheen was brought into the playing eleven midway through the tournament and delivered straight away. Hasan was in poor form/carrying rib injury.
 
moghul said:
If Amir does not perform at domestic level and wins you ICC trophy matches , I'm OK with that .

What is Babar's domestic performance has been, how many FC centuries he has scored over last 11 years, other than his test centuries ? but----- he is our best player.
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How many ICC tournament matches has he exactly won us after his comeback apart from 2017 final? Did jack throughout that tournament and even missed the semi where Rumman stepped up very well on his debut. Had taken a grand total of 2 wickets in 3 matches before the final there. His 5 fer against Australia was pretty inconsequential as he took most of his wickets in the last few overs.

Babar hasn't exactly set the test cricket alight with his performance. His average still remains a 42. And there is a big big difference between 50+ averaging batters and 45 below batters. I do hope Babar rectifies it.
 
mastimasti said:
This is a great gesture by Wasim Khan to a pretty valuable servant of Pakistan cricket, regardless of all the controversy.

the question is, where does he, if he even does, fit into the modern Pakistan side?

Test cricket - Shaheen, Hasan Ali, a returning Abbas (ridiculous to drop him), young crop of bowlers...no room for Amir

ODI - even better with Shaheen in his bets form, Hasan getting better, Rauf with his pace and at least 3 or 4 guys waiting in the wings.

T20 - this may be Amir's best shot at selection but wasn't this the only format he was playing anyway?
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You need a stable of fast bowlers, not just a starting lineup.

Amir fits in when you cannot pick a front liner due to injury, poor form or rest needed. He's a left armer to replace Shaheen. He has good control to replace Abbas. He can strike in white ball cricket to replace anyone.

Through these limited opportunities he has the chance to force his way into the starting side... or not, if his form is not good enough.
 
hopefully wasim khan supported his decision to retire - the poor lad can't even stat pad in domestic T20s anymore. much less be bothered to extend his delicate arms and ground his bat properly when taking a single.

He has been the biggest disappointment of the last few years apart from the CT17 final.
 
I hope Waqar and Misbah now feel demoralized that WK visited Amir’s home but not ours?

That will be fun if such a statement comes out.
 
Hopefully this is a sign that Wasim Khan will fix the only and only glaring mistake during his tenure - that of appointing Misbah and falling for his rubbish.

Get rid of Misbah, get rid of Waqas.

Select the team on merit so that Amir deservedly plays the World Cup and helps up win (a tournament) for a third time.
 
Rellu_Katta said:
1 thing that is bad about internet is that people can say all kind of garbage ...

to compare Aamir, a certified cheat (although i think he has paid his dues in jail but still he is a cheat) and a no-body as a bowler these days .. and then to compare him with SSA and say he is better ... lol seriously such a joke ....
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I agree, people do say all kinds of garbage on the net.

Amir did something wrong but he apologized and he was punished and he more than paid his dues. Islam is all about forgiveness. If you can't seem to forgive Amir, how can you ask for forgiveness from Allah?

Let's compare Amir with SSA.
Bowling:
Amir: T20I economy of 7.02, SR of 18.20, AVG of 21.40, 59 wkts in 50 matches.
SSA: T20I economy of 7.93, SR of 20.70, AVG of 27.37, 27 wkts in 25 matches.

Amir: ODI economy of 4.77.
SSA: ODI economy of 5.47.

Amir: test economy of 2.85.
SSA: test economy of 3.12.

Batting:
Amir: T20I average of 7.37 with a HS of 21*.
SSA: T20I average of - with a HS of 10*.

Amir: ODI average of 18.14 with two 50's, with a HS of 73*.
SSA: ODI average of 14.25 with 0 50's, with a HS of 19*.

Amir: test average of 13.41 with a HS of 48.
SSA: test average of 4.68 with a HS of 14.
 
wrongun said:
You need a stable of fast bowlers, not just a starting lineup.

Amir fits in when you cannot pick a front liner due to injury, poor form or rest needed. He's a left armer to replace Shaheen. He has good control to replace Abbas. He can strike in white ball cricket to replace anyone.

Through these limited opportunities he has the chance to force his way into the starting side... or not, if his form is not good enough.
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I just don't think this is true outside of T20s. There's Hasnain, Shah, Rauf all waiting in the wings behind Shaheen and Abbas.
 
Misbah and Waqar are the main issues here. They need to give up their pride and accept that barring Shaheen their pacers have failed miserably.
 
I guess the danger with this sort of thing is that if the CE is visiting the house of a player to try and get him to play for his country again, other players may think that they deserve the same treatment if they decide that they no longer wish to play for Pakistan.
 
Saj said:
I guess the danger with this sort of thing is that if the CE is visiting the house of a player to try and get him to play for his country again, other players may think that they deserve the same treatment if they decide that they no longer wish to play for Pakistan.
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Precedent is set now.
 
Putting aside all the drama and controversy surrounding Amir and this whole episode, its absolutely ridiculous that PCB are making house calls to players, especially the CEO of all people :))
 
Saj said:
I guess the danger with this sort of thing is that if the CE is visiting the house of a player to try and get him to play for his country again, other players may think that they deserve the same treatment if they decide that they no longer wish to play for Pakistan.
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Yes, other players deserve the same by WK, if they able to win some big ICC matches for Pakistan , particularly a final against India and another T20 world cup final. How many we have currently ?
 
I wish people would stop with this winning icc tournament nonsense.

Those tournaments were won by the team with many brilliant performances.
If not for Fakhar and Hasan Ali we wouldn't have even dreamt of making the Semi's let alone the final.

We won both ICC tournaments due to team performances and not because of Amir.

Use another argument for including him in the team
 
IMMY69 said:
I wish people would stop with this winning icc tournament nonsense.

Those tournaments were won by the team with many brilliant performances.
If not for Fakhar and Hasan Ali we wouldn't have even dreamt of making the Semi's let alone the final.

We won both ICC tournaments due to team performances and not because of Amir.

Use another argument for including him in the team
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If it wasn’t for Amir we would’ve faced another humiliating defeat, that too in a Final.
 
That is where I like Misbah; at least he knows what to talk in public... Yes he is cowardish , but he knows what to speak
 
Sometimes these kind of conversations are 1:1 and confidential (but the way Amir came out and blabber about it;; disgusting attitude all the way around)
Our players , no matter they educated or not LACKS communication skills
 
Hitman said:
Pakistan would have won that CT Final with or without Amir. It was an almost impossible target to chase.
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Nah, even when Pandya and Jadeja were at the crease India still had a chance. Had Amir not ripped through the top order it would’ve allowed India to play more freely, instead they were forced to conserve their wickets. I don’t think any other Pak bowler would’ve done what Amir did on that day. Amir may have not done much for us to get into the final, but he won us the Final against a team we struggle to beat in icc tournaments.
 
iniqbal223 said:
That is where I like Misbah; at least he knows what to talk in public... Yes he is cowardish , but he knows what to speak
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Yes, MIsbah is cowardish and selfish and the main cause of Pakistan cricket's downfall over ten years and lost many world cup matches by his selfishness but he "knows what to talk in public", bravo.
 
Hitman said:
Pakistan would have won that CT Final with or without Amir. It was an almost impossible target to chase.
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If anyone was capable to do it, that would have been India and especially Kohli The King of Chasing :yk2
 
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