Saeed Ajmal, former Pakistan cricketer believes left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir does not have the right to demand the axing of Pakistan’s head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis.
While speaking to Cricket Pakistan in an exclusive interview, the spinner advised Mohammad Amir to improve his performance before making the aforementioned demands.
Saeed Ajmal: Mohammad Amir May Have Been Dealt Unfairly But It’s Not Right For A Player To Ask For The Removal Of A Coach
Regarded as one of the best spinners in the world of his era, Saeed Ajmal was rated the best ODI and T20I bowler in the world and second in Tests at various times between 2011 and 2014. In 2011 he was the leading wicket-taker in Tests, with 50 in eight matches. But the best series of his young career came early in 2012, when he destroyed the batting line-up of the best team in the world, England, taking 24 wickets in just three games at 14.70.
“From what he is saying, it looks like he was dealt unfairly. But I don’t know what happened between him and team management behind the scenes. He is saying that he will only play for Pakistan after Misbah and Waqar leave their post as head coach and bowling coach,” said Saeed Ajmal.
“It is not right for a player to ask for the removal of a coach. Amir should focus on his performance and cement his place before making such demands,” he added.
While bidding adieu to the game, the 29-year-old didn’t hide his displeasure against head-coach Misbah-ul-Haq and made some serious revelations about the selection criteria of cricketers. Former cricketer Mohammad Amir again raised his voice against the way players are being handled in the Pakistan cricket team.
The former left-arm fast bowler stated that the management heavily relies upon the statistics rather than the match-winning quality of its players.
Saeed Ajmal: Mohammad Amir Should Stick To His Decision To Retire
Saeed Ajmal also said that the left-arm pacer should not change his mind and stick with his decision to retire from international cricket.
“Amir had given his retirement out of desperation but now he is thinking of coming back. If he has made his decision to retire, then he should stick to it,” he said.
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Mohammad Amir represented Pakistan in 36 Tests and took 119 wickets at an average of 30.47. He also featured in 61 ODIs and claimed 81 wickets at an average of 29.62. On 26 July 2019, Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from Test cricket in order to focus on limited-overs cricket. On 17 December 2020, he announced his retirement from international cricket.