Quetta Gladiators’ pacer Mohammad Amir comments on the on-field fight after dismissing Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam for the second time in the ongoing PSL 10.
Speaking in the post-match press conference, Amir dismissed the idea of any personal rivalry with Babar. He said such rivalries entertain fans and are a key part of T20 cricket. “This is not a fight,” Amir said. “If you follow social media or even watch the match on the ground, you’ll see people enjoying these moments. At the end of the day, our job is to entertain the fans.”
Amir added that aggression is natural in fast bowling, and the crowd loves it. He said, “As a bowler, my job is to challenge the batter and show aggression, while the batter’s job is to score runs and dominate the bowler. I believe this should happen, but within limits. My fans post my videos, and Babar’s fans post his. It’s all great for the tournament.”
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He further added, “Aggression is the beauty of fast bowling, and the crowd enjoys it when a bowler shows intensity on the field. While I do show aggression, my main focus is always on my bowling: how to adapt to the wicket, which increases my chances of success.”
Amir explained that he doesn’t focus only on the batter, even during PSL 10. “I don’t focus solely on the batter but always observe the wicket and its conditions. That’s where my attention lies,” he said.
The pacer also praised Babar Azam, calling him a top player. He stressed the need for strategic bowling against top-class batters. Amir shared that he had a specific plan for Babar, aiming to use a swing with the new ball. “Babar Azam is a big player, there’s no doubt about that. My plan is always to utilise the swing with the new ball. Whether it’s Saim or Babar, my focus was to bring the ball back in, as I thought Babar would be prepared for the outswinger,” he added.
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