Waqar Younis: “Amir has come back with a bang and he’s now bowling really well, finding a nice rhythm”

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Legendary Pakistan pace bowler Waqar Younis has admitted that he has been highly impressed with left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir due to his performance in the ongoing World Cup.

Amir is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 13 victims in four games at an average of 13.07. It should be noted that Pakistan have actually played five matches, but since their clash against Sri Lanka was washed out without a ball being bowled, it is not included in the statistics.

Amir has turned his ODI career around as between the conclusion of the Champions Trophy in 2017 and prior to the World Cup, he had taken five wickets in 15 ODIs at an average of 92.60.

“Mohammad Amir was the only one who created a bit of pressure by bowling a good length [against India],” Waqar wrote in his column for the International Cricket Council (ICC) as quoted by The News International. “I feel English conditions actually suit him the most because there’s always something there for him. He knows how to bowl on these pitches.

“Amir has come back with a bang and he’s now bowling really well, finding a nice rhythm. But elsewhere, that venom is not really there and the pace is down.”

Pakistan’s next World Cup match will be against South Africa at Lord’s on Sunday.

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