With the much-awaited Test series between England and Pakistan about the begin in less than a week’s time. The sub-continent team has a pace bowling attack that is expected to impress in favorable conditions. All eyes will be on Mohammad Amir when the youngster takes field after quite an interval in England. Ahead of the series former Pakistan pacer, Shoaib Akhtar has asked Amir to stay humble not to show attitude.
England skipper Alastair Cook had earlier warned Amir of a hostile reception as the crowd is not going to go easily at him. “The best way for Amir to counter pressure is to perform on the field which I am sure he can do. But he also has to remain humble and not show attitude. He has to blend in with his teammates and win matches for them,” said Akhtar.
The Rawalpindi express urged Amir to realize that this is a great opportunity for him. “He has to realize that this is a god sent opportunity for him. He has got a second shot at playing for Pakistan. He has to realize this is not an interval in a movie because if he makes another mistake he will be finished for life.”
He added that Amir will surely be under the scanner. “He should have no doubt he will be under the scanner all the time from different quarters,”
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