Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh and Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir have been involved in a war of words on social media ever since Virat Kohli's side suffered a 10-wicket loss at the hands of the Babar Azam-led team on October 24.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh and Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir have been involved in a war of words on social media ever since Virat Kohli's side suffered a 10-wicket loss at the hands of the Babar Azam-led team on October 24.
Gayle is currently in UAE training with the Punjab Kings side for the remainder of IPL 2021 beginning on Sunday.
There has been speculation that Amir may shift to England and eye an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract as a British citizen.
The outspoken fast bowler of yesteryears said that players should have the wherewithal to handle both good and bad days.
Akram said too much fuss was created over Amir’s personal decisions in recent times.
The former Pak pacer says he was put under mental pressure while playing for Pakistan and believes he isn't the only one to be suffering.
The left-arm pacer, who blamed the current dispensation at PCB for his shock retirement, said he would be available to play for Pakistan again only once the support staff led by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq exits.
Amir also took a dig at Misbah and Waqar saying he couldn't play with coaches with different mindsets.
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In Pakistan's defence of 338 in the summit clash, Amir's bowling show made the difference as he dismissed India's top three -- Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Amir recently retired from international cricket due to his differences with team management comprising chief coach Misbah ul Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis.
Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Amir blames the new team management led by Misbah and Waqar Younis for his sudden retirement from international cricket.
The left-armer, who arrived at the scene in a T20I game against England in June 2009, played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 50 T20Is in which he scalped 259 wickets in total.
Amir, who has retired from Test cricket to prolong his career in the shorter formats, said communication and understanding needs to be better between players and the management.
Recently, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram had also expressed his desire to see Indian and Pakistani players playing in each other's T20 leagues.
Amir, who has represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 50 T20 internationals is presently in Sri Lanka for the Lanka Premier League.
The quartet has been informed that since they don't have central contracts they will now receive match fees in the 'A' category which they were previously being paid in the 'C' category.
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced a combined squad, which includes players for the senior team and Shaheen's side. It did not specify which player belongs to which squad.
Amir on Friday inadvertently applied saliva to the ball during the opening match of the three-match T20I series between England and Pakistan at the Old Trafford Stadium
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