'He Should Be In World T20 Squad': Wasim Akram Backs Pakistan's Under-Fire Speedster

Mohammad Amir plays for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League where Wasim Akram is the head coach of team. The veteran feels that the national team need a bowler of Amir’s calibre to help and guide young players.

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Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has lambasted the Pakistani team management and selectors for ignoring left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir when it comes to selection for white-ball cricket. Amir has not played for the Pakistan Cricket Team for quite some time. He announced retired from Tests but is available for shorter formats. However, Amir is not being selected by PCB in both these formats.

Reacting to the fiasco, Wasim Akram said that he is surprised that Amir is being ignored.

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Akram, who is a member of the Cricket Committee of Pakistan Cricket Board, said, "I am very surprised because Amir is a very experienced bowler and one of the best in the world in T20 cricket. Personally I think he should be in Pakistan's World T20 squad," Akram told a TV channel.

“Other players have done it but no one says anything about them. So why Amir? I think if he is available for other formats he should be playing for Pakistan.”

Amir plays for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League where Akram is the head coach of team. The veteran feels that the national team need a bowler of Amir’s calibre to help and guide young players.

“In World Cup events you need experienced bowlers who can also advise and guide the younger bowlers,” Akram feels.

“We need to have more impact players in the T20 squad, those who can play without fear of failure only then can we do well,” he added.

The veteran said that too much fuss is being created over Amir’s decision. Akram said, “Other players also take time off for the birth of their child so what is the big deal.”