Times of Islamabad

Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Huq hints at good news for pacer Mohammad Amir

Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Huq hints at good news for pacer Mohammad Amir

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Chief Selector, Inzamam Ul Haq said if Mohammad Amircan regain his form in the ODI series against England, he can still beconsidered for the World Cup squad.

The left-arm fast bowler, who played an integral role in Pakistan’sChampions Trophy triumph, has been axed from the preliminary World Cupsquad, which raised eyebrows around the world.

“We still have a chance [to select Mohammad Amir],” said Inzamam Ul Haqwhile talking to ARY News. “He is a senior bowler and has got quality, ifhe gets his form back and performs well in the England series then we canconsider him.”

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However, Pakistan’s World Cup 1992 hero brushed off the argument that Amirshould be selected for the mega cricketing event just on the basis ofexperience.

“We can compromise on performance a bit because of experience and otheradd-ons, but still performance matters,” he said. “If Amir will be in theside, with his experience and quality, the captain will be happy and itwill benefit Pakistan.”