Amir discusses his victorious encounter against Babar Azam in PSL 10.
Mohammad Amir, the seasoned fast bowler for Quetta Gladiators, spoke on his crucial contribution in removing Peshawar Zalmi skipper Babar Azam during the current Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 match at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Amir, who had dismissed Babar for a duck in the tournament’s first match between the sides, maintained his supremacy over the prominent batter by trapping him leg-before with a skillfully placed in-swinger in the third over of Zalmi’s innings.
The left-arm pacer’s celebration following the dismissal heightened the tension of the already fierce contest. Amir, exuberantly celebrating, directed a distinctive gesture toward the Gladiators’ dugout, capturing the attention of both fans and players.
During the post-match news conference, Amir was inquired about his reflections on dismissing the Pakistan captain for the second time in the competition. The pacer recognized the significance of rivalries in the T20 format, highlighting how these instances enhance the entertainment value for spectators.
“These rivalries captivate audiences, both on the field and on social media, particularly in T20s—that is the primary objective,” Amir stated. “As a bowler, my objective is to challenge the batter and exhibit aggression, while the batter’s goal is to accumulate runs.” These occurrences should transpire, albeit within constraints. My supporters share my videos, whereas Babar’s supporters share his. He remarked, “It is all advantageous for the tournament.”
Notwithstanding the fierce competition, Amir conveyed his admiration for Babar Azam, lauding him as a “significant player.” He disclosed his strategy for removing the skilled batsman, clarifying that his intention was to leverage the swing of the new ball efficiently.
Babar Azam is undoubtedly a prominent player. My strategy is consistently to exploit the swing with the new ball. Regardless of whether it is Saim or Babar, I endeavor to exploit their vulnerabilities. Amir stated, “I anticipated Babar would be ready for the outswinger, so I attempted to reverse it.”
Amir’s initial breakthrough, coupled with Faheem Ashraf’s impressive five-wicket haul, enabled Quetta Gladiators to achieve a commanding 64-run victory against Peshawar Zalmi. The match outcome positioned the Gladiators strongly for a playoff berth in PSL 10, with their bowling assault serving as a critical determinant.
