Wasim Akram points out Amir’s bowling lapses

Pointing out Mohammad Amir’s bowling lapses on day one of the Leeds Test, Pakistan legend Wasim Akram suggested that the bowler should try and bowl closer to the stumps if it is not swinging.

The ‘Sultan of Swing’ said he had chats with Amir way back in December and during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as well. "I have asked him to bowl closer to the stumps but he has his mind set where he has to land,” he said.

“I think he should try to bowl closer to the stumps when it is not swinging. I would be quite difficult. Sam Curran is a good example. He was bowling closer to the stumps. So Amir just needs to come at least four to five inches closer to the stumps,” he added.

Wasim further said, “I was comfortable bowling from the other end. It totally depends upon the bowler from which end he wants to bowl. I prefer Amir should try to bowl from both ends.”

Pakistan had a disappointing run with the bat on the first day of Leeds Test as Men in Green bowled out on 174 runs. England in replay have scored 106 runs on loss of two wickets.