Abbas is the next Mohammad Asif, says Amir

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has likened newbie Mohammad Abbas to fellow veteran Mohammad Asif.

“Abbas, I think, is a bowler like him [Asif], in that mould and I really enjoy having him at the other end,” stated Amir, quoted ESPNcricinfo.

The fast bowler stated that since his return to international cricket, he has enjoyed bowling along with Abbas.

“At this time, Abbas is bowling the new ball really well with me. That was a problem we were having, in Tests especially, but seeing Abbas I'm very happy. He is very accurate, bowls really well within his limits. That means there is less pressure on me, because he contains it from his end and so at the other end, I can relax a little bit and go for wickets… I've really benefited from Abbas at one end,” said Amir.

The Pakistani bowling spearhead, however, praised Asif calling him “the most dangerous bowler in Pakistan cricket.”

“As a pair when we bowled together, we were very dangerous for any side.... So there is no doubt whatsoever about his ability,” Amir added.