ISLAMABAD- Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria believes thatex-pacer Mohammad Amir is trying to blackmail people with his statements,inorder to make a comeback in the national side.

The 40-year-old was not impressed with the way Amir has carried himself,over the recent past, despite being welcomed back in the national teamafter the spot-fixing scandal.

“I am taking nothing away from Mohammad Amir. Everyone is entitled to theiropinion. I feel he is trying to blackmail others with his statements sothat he can make a return to the side. From his comments on moving toEngland and getting citizenship and playing the IPL, you can understand hisheadspace,” Kaneria said while speaking on his official YouTube channel.

“Mohammad Amir should realize that Pakistan were really kind to bring himback after his spot-fixing scandal. But his performance over the last oneand half years has been absolutely zero. Agreed he bowled really well inthe ICC Champions Trophy, but since then he has been on a steep decline,”he added.

He also reiterated the steps taken by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) toensure Amir’s return to the national side, despite reservations by someplayers and commentators.

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