NOTTINGHAM – Mohammad Amir is fit and available for Pakistan’s matchagainst West Indies at Trent Bridge on Friday, said skipper Sarfaraz Ahmedin a press conference.
Earlier, it was reported that Mohammad Amir was unfit and would not beavailable for the match against West Indies.
Sarfraz said the team is ready for their first match of the tournament. “Iwill bat at number 5,” the skipper told reporters, “the batting order couldbe changed according to the situation though.”
Ahmed said that he has set his eyes on a victorious start in World Cup.Pakistan has lost its last 10 ODIs consecutively against England, Australiaand South Africa. However, the skipper is hopeful of ending this streakwhen team takes the field against Windies.
‘I am looking forward to a good start tomorrow. Boys are prepared well andwe are hopeful of a good show at Trent Bridge on Friday,’ Sarfaraz toldmedia in Nottingham after team’s three-hour long training session at TrentBridge.
Sarfaraz also confirmed that Mohammad Aamir, who bowled with full energy atthe nets on Thursday, is fully fit and available for selection forPakistan’s opening game in cricket’s pinnacle.
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He, however, added that team selection has not been an easy task as all theplayers are fully fit and been in good form.
‘It is a difficult task, for sure. We have our XI in mind but we will seehere in the morning how things are before making a final call,’ thePakistan captain added.
The Pakistan captain added that he’s anticipating a high scoring matchbetween Pakistan and Windies while backing his team’s batting abilities.
