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Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has confirmed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan recently visited his home and they both had discussed his retirement. Amir also said that, if his points are addressed, he will once again make himself available for selection for the Pakistan team.
The 29-year-old fast bowler retired last December claiming he was not getting his chance in the National team. He was unhappy with the coaching staff, which comprised of Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis. Mohammad Amir on Monday said his case was shown in a wrong way by the management, adding that board CEO Wasim Khan assured him of finding solutions for his concerns.
“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,” Pakistan pacer 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,” he added.
Amir continues to play league cricket around the world. Currently, he is playing for the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League.
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
CEO Wasim Khan also recently indicated that the PCB is trying to get their star bowler to get back for the National team. Speaking on Cricket Baaz’s YouTube channel, Wasim Khan 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 skipper Babar Azam has also spoken about Mohammad Amir’s place in the team. It is excepted that fast pacer can make his comeback to National team ahead of upcoming T20 World Cup in October.