‘Doors are open for Amir,’ says Chief Selector Haroon Rasheed

KARACHI: Pakistan’s newly-appointed chief selector, Haroon Rashid gave a green signal to experienced pacer Mohammad Amir for his potential return to international cricket, stating that the doors are open for everyone.

Rasheed, while talking to the media at a private event here on Sunday, stated that the left-arm pacer should take back his retirement first in order to be considered for selection in the national team.

“Amir is an outstanding pacer but the ball is in his court, not ours. If he wants to serve Pakistan Cricket again then the doors are open for him,” said Rasheed.

“But, he will have to take his retirement back first, so we are aware of which players are available for selection,” he added.

The chief selector further clarified that the left-handed explosive opening batter Sharjeel Khan and all-rounder Imad Wasim can also make their way to the national team by improving their fitness and solid performances in the domestic circuit.

“Similarly, Imad Wasim and Sharjeel Khan will also have to follow the fitness standards set and perform in domestic and PSL to make a comeback,” stated Rasheed.

Rasheed then went on to term the upcoming eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8 an important platform for the players to make a strong platform for their berth in the national team.

“There would be huge responsibilities on me, Mohammad Sami and Yasir Hameed. I will try to keep an eye on the players who are performing well in PSL,” said Rasheed.

“We all want to improve Pakistan cricket. We are aiming to strengthen our bench strength and also to make a pool of 25-30 players before the 2023 Cricket World Cup,” he concluded.

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