Mohammad Amir doesn’t mince his words. He never did on the field, and he’s certainly not doing it off the field either.
In a candid interview with a local news channel, the former Pakistan pacer and current Quetta Gladiators spearhead pulled no punches—be it about on-field aggression, his struggles post-World Cup, or even Babar Azam’s recent form.
“If You Hit Me First Ball, I Won’t Hug You”
Amir set the tone right away. “If someone hits a shot off my first ball, I’m not going to go hug him—I’ll obviously say something to him to throw him off focus,” he said with a grin that hinted at the fierce competitor within.
According to him, cricket isn’t just about skills—it’s a mental game. He reminisced about the sport’s golden era, saying, “In the past, cricket used to be fierce. Sir Vivian Richards is with us—ask him. Back then, it felt like someone might actually hit you with the bat.”
Aggression, he believes, is part of the game’s beauty. You rattle the batter, shake their focus, and force mistakes. That’s how you win moments in high-pressure contests.
Aggression Without Disrespect
But Amir made it clear—he’s not here to cross the line.
“Disturbing someone on the field doesn’t mean disrespecting them,” he explained. “Off the field, we’re all chatting like friends.”
He also talked about controlled aggression—that perfect balance between passion and discipline. “If I use inappropriate language, the umpire will catch me, and the match referee will fine me. But if no one is penalizing me, it means I’m being aggressively controlled.”
It’s that old-school mindset, mixed with modern rules, and Amir seems to walk that line well.
“Thank You Very Much to International Cricket”
The conversation then shifted to a more personal and emotional note. Mohammad Amir revealed the sacrifice he made to represent Pakistan at the T20 World Cup, walking away from a lucrative county contract.
“Whatever I played in the World Cup, I ended up spending more money myself. My trainer travelled with me, and I bore all those expenses personally.”
But what stung more than the financial hit? Silence.
“After the World Cup ended, no one even talked to me,” he said. “No one told me about any plans. A wise man needs no further explanation.”
That silence, he said, spoke volumes. So now, Amir has made up his mind. “Thank you very much to international cricket.”
Amir’s rivalry with Babar Azam often dominates social media debates, but in this interview, he kept it real.
“Babar Azam is Pakistan’s best cricketer. No doubt about that. But right now, he’s going through a bad patch — and it’s been a bit too long.”
He pointed out a technical issue too: “Babar is arriving a little late to the ball, and because of that, he’s struggling with shot selection.”
No shade. No drama. Just a fast bowler’s perspective on a top batter who’s trying to find his groove again.
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