Cong defeated ‘Bangladesh’ in semis, will rout ‘Pakistan’ in finals: Reddy
Reddy was addressing a meeting of the Congress social media team and took digs at both the BJP and the BRS.
Expressing his disappointment on Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir’s retirement from Test cricket, former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar said that it was the time for the 27-year-old to pay back Pakistan and reach the peak point of his career but the left-arm pacer retired.
Notably, Amir had announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday. However, he had said that he will continue playing white-ball cricket for Pakistan.
Commenting on Amir’s retirement, Akhtar said: “I am thoroughly disappointed that Amir has retired at the age where players are at the peak of their careers. It was time for Amir to pay back Pakistan. In a time where Pakistan’s run in Test matches is so poor, Amir was needed to deliver for his side and help them win some series.
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“I had helped Pakistan win series in England and New Zealand despite knee injuries,” said the Rawalpindi Express on his YouTube channel.
“If I were part of the Pakistan selection board, I would have not allowed these boys to play T20s. There are times when you should make money but this is the time when Pakistan needs you. I request the board to look into the matter. Amir is just 27 and his retirement shows us the mentality of the players. I think this is the time for Pakistan PM Imran Khan to look into the matter to bring dynamic and energetic people,” he added.
Recently, former Pakistan captain and bowling spearhead Wasim Akram had also expressed his disappointment over Mohammad Amir’s retirement from Test cricket and felt that it was the ideal time for the 27-year-old pacer to continue playing and reach the pinnacle of his Test career.
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