New Delhi: Mohammad Amir has been the talk of cricket world for a while, with many questioning the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s decision to allow the tainted fast bowler in international cricket.
However, the 23-year-old has received the backing of flambouyant Shahid Afridi, The Pakistan T20 skipper welcomed him and said, "Happy to have Amir back in team."
Happy to have Amir back in team. He told me truth first time I asked him in England. He admitted his mistake we should back him now3/4
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 1, 2016
Amir spoke the truth both to courts and the Pakistani public. Unlike the rest who kept lying for two-three years!
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 1, 2016
In a series of tweets, Afridi justified PCB's selection of Amir in the One-Day International and Twenty20 squads for the away series against New Zealand on Friday.
I respect Azhar and Hafeez'a stance. We suffered a lot due to spot fixing scandal and our image was tarnished everywhere.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 1, 2016
Amir spoke the truth both to courts and the Pakistani public. Unlike the rest who kept lying for two-three years!
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 1, 2016
It's worth mentioning that Mohammad Hafeez and ODI skipper Azhar Ali have earlier threatened to leave the team if the pacer was selected.
PCB chief Shaharyar Khan was required to intervene in the matter before finally allowing Amir to return. Afridi then said, he expect Amir to serve Pakistan cricket with total dedication and commitment.
We now need to move on and I will back Amir and expect him to serve Pakistan cricket with total dedication and commitment
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 1, 2016
Aamir served a five-year ban and jail time for spot-fixing during Pakistan's 2010 tour of England.
