Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes that Mohammad Amir can still become the best bowler in the world despite serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing.
Left-arm fast bowler Amir is in line to play his first Test since his five-year ban and imprisonment when the series starts at Lord’s on July 14, the scene of the spot-fix scandal of 2010.
According to local media reports, Misbah believes Amir, who was one of the hottest properties in world cricket at the time of his ban, has lost none of his skill. "If you look at his bowling speed, swing and control -- it s there," said Misbah at Hampshire s Rose Bowl ground near Southampton, where Pakistan were training Monday.
"He can still be the best bowler in the world," he added ahead of Pakistan’s opening three-day tour match against Somerset at Taunton starting Sunday.
"Whatever form of the game he has played since his comeback, he has done well," said key batsman Misbah of Amir, who in his 14 Tests before his ban took 51 wickets at an average of under 30 apiece. “He knows he is under pressure but he is handling it well. This is a good chance for him to come here – the place where he had those problems and show the world he is there to perform and deliver for the team.” “It is a chance to win back all his fans. It’s a great opportunity and he’s working hard,” added Misbah.
Pakistan, however, have won their last two Test series against England, in 2012 and 2015, both of which took place in the United Arab Emirates.
The national side tour officially kicks off on July 14 at Lord’s in London. However, Pakistan is scheduled to play four-match test series, five-match one day international series and a T20 international on the English shore
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