Karachi Kings and former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir is in the information once more. Amir, who picked up 1/12 in an enormous 57-run win over Lahore Qalandars in a Pakistan Super League 2023 match on Sunday (February 19), has been slammed on social media for his obscene gesture after selecting up a wicket.
Pakistan cricket followers had been upset as a result of the previous pacer didn’t comply with the recommendation given by former Pakistan skipper and chief selector Shahid Afridi. After dismissing Shai Hope, Amir pulled off a celebration, which regarded obscene particularly to Pakistani sentiments.
The left-arm pacer was mimicking well-known WWE celebrity Triple H’s signature celebration. The video of the celebration has gone viral on social media.
WATCH Mohammad Amir have a good time like WWE’s Triple H right here…
Mohammad Amir has clearly ignored Shahid Afridi’s recommendation#KKvsLQpic.twitter.com/gmNmA7LjXQ
— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) February 19, 2023
Afridi had earlier mentioned that he had a chat with Amir and requested him to not pull off such acts on the sector. The former Pakistan all-rounder requested the pacer to not do any hurt to the respect he had earned over time.
“Whenever a player doesn’t perform, or even if he does, I drop him a message for call him. Likewise, I messaged Amir yesterday. I talked to him respectfully, but I also scolded him. I told Amir, ‘what do you want?’ You have gained so much respect, you faced a blot on your reputation and from there, you made a return. You got a new life, in a way. What are you even trying to do?” Afridi informed on Samaa TV.
“Ye koi tareeka hai? (Is this the way to play?) There are juniors around you, you are using bad words. There are fans who are disheartened to see that. Even we have used such words and, sometimes, the camera used to catch us. There are families, kids watching you on television. Aggression is fine, but keep it under control,” he added.
Earlier in PSL 2023, throughout a match in opposition to Peshawar Zalmi, he additionally threw the ball at opposition skipper Babar Azam. The 30-year-old picked up 59 T20I wickets in 50 matches and 81 ODI scalps in 61 video games. He additionally had 119 Test wickets in 36 matches earlier than he was banned for spot-fixing.
