Mohammad Amir gets backing of Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Mohammad Amir gets backing of Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi Mohammad Amir received the backing of Pakistan Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi as he waits for his visa to compete in a limited-overs series against New Zealand. “A person does make a mistake and Amir has served his punishment, he should be given a chance,” said Afridi. The all-rounder also added that he believed Amir did not lie to him or to the court about his involvement in spot-fixing during a 2010 Test match. Pakistan have named Amir in the squad for three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals later this month. However, Amir’s visa needs to be cleared by New Zealand immigration authorities because he spent three months of a six-month prison term when he was handed a five-year ban. “I have no idea about his visa, but even if he doesn’t get a visa we have choices with which our balance [of the team] will not be disturbed,” added Afridi. To strengthen Pakistan’s bowling line-up, selectors have recalled fit-again fast bowler Umar Gul and all-rounder Imad Wasim. Afridi said he didn’t wish to make more changes in the team ahead of the World Twenty20. “It’s Pakistan’s top 16 players,” he said. “I have told the selectors that it’s my wish there should not be any changes and we should take this team to the World Twenty20.” Read the original story at: Mohammad Amir gets backing of Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi