Shoaib Akhtar challenges Waqar Younis indirectly with tweet on Mohammad Amir's retirement?

In a nation like Pakistan, re are several young fast bowlers who have struggled to establish mselves in side despite ir capabilities. potency of players has never been a concern, however, methods undertaken to groom m for highest level have often come under scrutiny. curious case of Mohammad Amir also suggests same and Shoaib Akhtar has an interesting proposition for Pakistan Cricket Board regarding it. 

Mohammad Amir retirement: Shoaib Akhtar wants to train left-arm bowler

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has been quite vocal about his displeasure regarding whole Mohammad Amir retirement fiasco. According to 45-year-old, re are several aspects because of which left-arm quick could t live up to his potential. For unaware, 28-year-old Mohammad Amir shockingly anunced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. 

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Amir had claimed that he is t comfortable playing under current manment and also revealed that he was 'mentally tortured' by m. cricketer's career has been filled with controversies since he debuted for Pakistan team. He also had to serve a five-yea-ban on accounts of spot-fixing, and his recent issues with manment could prove to be final nail in coffin for star. While many believe that Mohammad Amir will t don national colours again, Shoaib Akhtar has a contrasting take. 

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Akhtar took to his Twitter account, where he expressed his desire of taking Mohammad Amir under his wing. According to ex-cricketer, he can help left-arm bowler to turn things around on field. This could very well be a subtle dig at Pakistan's bowling coach, Waqar Younis. star cricketer on his YouTube channel had also spoken about how Waqar Younis did t handle likes of Mohammad Amir efficiently.

Pakistan cricket fans had high hopes from Mohammad Amir, considering his emphatic arrival in side. player did give several memorable performances and also was instrumental in Pakistan winning ICC Champions Trophy in 2017. However, a form slump led to his exclusion from team, and his last international appearance came in a T20I match against England earlier this year. Surprisingly, player could t find a place in squad for New Zealand vs Pakistan 2020 series. 

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Mohammad Amir stats in international cricket 

lanky pace bowler has represented Pakistan in 36 Test matches and has picked up 199 wickets. He shockingly anunced his retirement from red-ball cricket in 2019 and was also criticized for same. When it comes to limited-overs cricket, Amir has 81 ODI wickets to his name in 61 matches along with 59 T20I wickets in 50 appearances. 

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 2020

two teams will battle it out in three T20Is, which will be followed by two Test matches in New Zealand. first T20I will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday, December 18.  match commenced at 11:30 AM (IST).

Im source: Shoaib Akhtar Twitter