Muhammad Amir likely comeback in Pakistani squad

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan on Thursday hinted about the return of Muhammad Amir in the team.

While talking to media outside PCB headquarter, Shaharyar Khan stated that Amir’s performance in domestic circuit and BPL is outstanding, ‘he is knocking at team’s door.’

He said that, Amir impressed with left-armer’s performance, however final decision will be taken with consultation.

Earlier, Mohammad Amir clean bowled Pakistan’s T20 skipper Shahid Afridi on 62 in BPL match, with a classic out swing. He had also dislodged Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq’s stumps with a clinical yorker early in the tournament.

On the other hand, Waqar Younis on Thursday said that Mohammad Amir has learnt his lesson and he deserves a second chance.

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan told the media in Lahore that the Board was considering giving a comeback chance to Amir, who served a five-year ban for spot-fixing which expired last September.