Mohammad Amir feels bowling to Virat Kohli easier than fatherhood
Cricket | July 06, 2018 18:15 ISTWhen Mohammad Amir was asked about Virat Kohli, he said bowling to the Indian skipper is easier than "fatherhood".
When Mohammad Amir was asked about Virat Kohli, he said bowling to the Indian skipper is easier than "fatherhood".
Amir will now be available to feature in Pakistan's four-day game against Kent, beginning April 28 in Canterbury.
Mohammad Amir claimed three wickets to guide Pakistan to an 82-run win over West Indies in the second Twenty20 International in Karachi.
Rubbishing rumours that he is thinking of giving up his career in the longest format of the game, the 25-year-old said that he had discussed the matter with Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur about managing his workload.
The 25-year-old Amir was left out from the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka after he sustained a shin injury during the two-match Test series.
Both Amir and Kohli are fierce competitors on the cricket field and always look to dominate each other but they also have plenty of mutual respect and admiration which is well documented.
The left-arm pacer who has been an automatic selection for Pakistan in all three formats of the game since his return to international cricket had hurt his right shin during the second Test in Abu Dubai.
India captain Virat Kohli has called Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir as the best bowler in the world right now.
Amir has been advised two to three weeks rest after he underwent an MRI scan following complains of pain in his right shin.
Amir is currently with his wife in England and is missing Pakistan's T20 series against the World XI side.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board sources, Mohammad Amir has taken permission from the PCB and head coach Mickey Arthur to be with his wife for the birth of their child.
Mohammad Amir on Tuesday said Virat Kohli was the best batsman in the world ahead of Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Joe Root.
The younger Akmal was sent back home from the ICC Champions Trophy in England after failing a fitness test just before the tournament.
The 25-year old pacer played the key role in Pakistan's memorable win against arch-rivals India in the finals of ICC Champions Trophy 2017.
Pakistan bowling spearhead - Mohammad Amir is all set to make his debut in English county cricket for Essex this summer.
Kumar Sangakkara has hailed Pakistan's young opening batsman Fakhar Zaman and pacer Mohammad Amir's for their historic effort in their victory over India in the Champions Trophy final.
Pakistan's emphatic win over India in the Champions Trophy final has helped them to move to the sixth spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings, the men in green are now closer to direct qualification for the 2019 World Cup in England.
From bowling that infamous no-ball against England at Lord's in 2010, Mohammad Amir has risen like a phoenix from the ashes in the big final against India that helped Pakistan to clinch their first 50-over title in 25 years.
After missing out in the semi-final against England on Wednesday, pacer Mohammad Amir completed an entire training session on Friday. The 25-year old is most likely to take the field in the big final vs India on Sunday at The Oval.
Off the field camaraderie between Virat Kohli and Mohammad Amir grabbed attention on eve of the much-awaited India-Pakistan contest in the ICC World T20 here on Saturday.
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