Was it the system, Mohammad Amir grills Babar Azam about two underutilised Pakistan players

Mohammad Amir asked was it the system or Babar Azam who underutilised Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed and opener Fakhar Zaman

Mohammad Amir: “Was it the system who told him not to play Abrar Ahmad or bench Fakhar after [the] first match”

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Left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir has questioned whether former captain Babar Azam or the entire Pakistan cricket system was at fault for underutilising spinner Abrar Ahmed and opening batsman Fakhar Zaman.

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The best option as T20I captain, Mohammad Amir picks Pakistan player who’s no longer eligible

Mohammad Amir said Imad Wasim was the best option as Pakistan T20I captain

Mohammad Amir: “For the T20I format, with the T20 World Cup on the horizon and a series of T20 matches and a Test series against Australia lined up before the mega event, I pick Imad Wasim”

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir believed that Imad Wasim would have been the best option as T20I captain, but the spinner is no longer eligible as he recently announced his retirement from international cricket.

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It could be a problem, Mohammad Amir stresses the importance of a Pakistan bowler’s early wickets

Mohammad Amir said it could be a problem for Pakistan if Shaheen Shah Afridi doesn't take early wickets

Mohammad Amir: “It is very important that he takes wickets in the initial few overs. If he doesn’t get wickets, it could be a problem”

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir has admitted that if pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi doesn’t take early wickets with the new ball, it could be a huge problem for the men in green.

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He could have played, Mohammad Amir upset Pakistan bowler was denied his chance

Mohammad Amir said Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed could have played in the World Cup

Mohammad Amir: “There was a chance of including Abrar Ahmed [in the squad] but Shadab said that he is fit and available for [the] next match”

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir said mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed could have been called up to the main squad and played in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, but he was denied that opportunity.

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Coming out of his defensive shell, Mohammad Amir doesn’t mind if Pakistan batsman has a few failures

Mohammad Amir said Pakistan batsman Babar Azam is coming out of his defensive shell

Mohammad Amir: “At least he was trying. What I liked about it is that he was using his feet against spinners. There might be a few failures like this, but it’s good that he’s come out of the [defensive] shell”

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir is glad to see former captain Babar Azam coming out of his defensive shell when batting.

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A comeback is possible, Mohammad Amir confident Pakistan batting ace will be making big scores really soon

Mohammad Amir said a comeback to form is possible for Pakistan batsman Babar Azam

Mohammad Amir: “If he has not scored in the first two matches that doesn’t mean that he will fail in the next match as well. He has the ability to make a comeback and I hope he will do that”

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Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir is confident that batting ace Babar Azam will “make a comeback” and start posting big scores again.

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Best spell I’ve witnessed, Rumman Raees admits Pakistan bowler’s blitz against India made him less angry at not being in the playing XI

Rumman Raees said Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir's bowling in the 2017 Champions Trophy final against India was the best spell he has ever witnessed

Rumman Raees: “Mohammad Amir’s spell is the best spell I’ve witnessed in my life. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan were all in top form but the way he bowled against them was simply exceptional”

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Rumman Raees, the Pakistan fast bowler, has called left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir’s performance against India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final “the best spell I’ve witnessed in my life.”

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