Mohammad Amir has claimed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan just visited his house for a ‘detailed discussion’ on his retirement. Amir also declared that, if his concerns are asked, he will once again make himself available ready for selection for international cricket.
Amir retired last December ahead claiming he was not able by the national team. The left-arm pacer was clearly unfortunate with the coaching staff, which included of Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis. He said, at the time moment, that he wouldn’t play for Pakistan amid their ‘current mindset’.
Mohammad Amir on Monday said his case was ‘portrayed in a wrong direction by the management, adding that Wasim Khan proved him of addressing these matters.
“Wasim Khan visited my house before PSL 6’s second leg and we had a detailed discussion on my retirement. I shared all my concerns with him, and to be honest, he listened to them very seriously. My case was portrayed in a wrong way by the current management,” Amir was quoted saying by ARY Sports.
“But Khan assured me he would address my concerns. If everything goes well, I will make myself available for the national team’s selection,” added Amir.
Mohammad Amir in Death-overs (17-20) in PSL 6:
Overs: 10
Runs: 107
Economy: 10.7
Wickets: 1
Average: 107#MSvKK | #KKvMS | #PSL6 pic.twitter.com/44Ne8zNzqn— Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootscric) June 10, 2021
Amir continues to play franchise cricket around the world. He is currently plying his trade for the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League.
Wasim Khan’s statement on his meeting with Mohammad Amir
Great effort of Wasim Khan by visiting M Amir home and convinced him to take the retirement back. Now M Amir is available for the selection. This is the sensible way to resolve the issues rather taking a side in for or against.#cricket
— Raju Rocket (@ahmersatti90) June 14, 2021
Wasim Khan also newly hinted that the PCB is working to get Mohammad Amir to consider his retirement. In an press interview on Cricket Baaz’s YouTube channel, Khan had said:
“I also made it clear to him that the path he adopted was not right as a senior player. I think Amir is a valuable player for us even now and we will now make efforts to bring about a rapprochement between him and the coaches.”
Pakistan captain skipper Babar Azam has also spoken about Mohammad Amir’s attention to the team. It will be interesting to see if the new captain and PCB can productively collaborate in bringing Amir back in time for the T20 World Cup in October.
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