Mohammad Amir in awe of mentor Shoaib Malik

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has praised veteran teammate Shoaib Malik for guiding him after his return to international cricket.

Malik, who was appointed as Amir's mentor by the PCB, greatly influenced the fast bowler when he returned to cricket after serving five years ban for getting involved in 2010 spot fixing scandal.

“You know if there is one guy in the recent Pakistan teams that I want to look at and follow, it is Shoaib bhai. I look at him and his personality. He is well-groomed, well-spoken now. He knows how to speak to juniors and seniors. He is the only guy who you could look at and want to go on that path,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Amir.

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The fast bowler added that he enjoys cordial relations with the youngsters, revealing that he along with Imad Wasim, Umar Amin, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz were all in one group during the Under 19.

“To be honest, it has been very good and a very relaxed atmosphere. We are all pretty young in the side and we've played with each other at age levels,” said Amir.