Summary Amir has stunned the world with his dazzling performance, says Waqar.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Head Coach of national cricket team Waqar Younis on Tuesday clearly showed support to Mohammad Amir’s return to national team.
In a statement, Waqar Younis said that Amir has once again made place in the hearts of cricket lovers with his outstanding performance in Bangladesh Premier League.
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis, who had a detailed discussion on Amir s future with Shaharyar Khan on Thursday, however, backed Amir and said “we are all on the same page” about the young fast bowler s future in international cricket.
“Amir has served his punishment and he deserves to come back in the (cricketing) community and enhance his profession,” Waqar said.
Amir, now 23, was jailed in 2011 after admitting bowling no balls the previous summer against England at Lord’s in exchange for cash. His captain Salman Butt and bowler Mohammad Asif were jailed for similar offences but their hopes of returning for Pakistan look bleak.
But Amir, who has been playing Pakistan domestic cricket since earlier this year, told AFP recently he saw the BPL as "the first step towards reviving my international career" as he eyes next year’s World T20 in India.
The disgraced cricketer has dazzled in his matches in ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Playing for the Chittagong Vikings, Amir has grabbed 9 wickets in 7 matches so far.
Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq had also supported the 23-year-old pacer’s participation in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
"For Amir, I think it (the BPL) is good for him,” Misbah told reporters in Dhaka few days ago.
