If Mohammad Amir takes his retirement back and performs well, the door is open for comeback: Misbah ul Haq

The rumors of speedster Mohammad Amir making a comeback to the Pakistan cricket team are being widely circulated in the cricket fraternity. Amir announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2020 after accusing head coach Misbah ul Haq of mistreating him. The relations between Mishab and Amir aren’t healthy and a lot of things have been said from both sides. 

However, Pakistan’s head coach has sent a clear message to Amir regarding his comeback to the national side. Misbah reckoned that if the speedster performs well and maintains the fitness standards, then there are no issues in him getting a place in the playing XI. The veteran also cleared his stance saying that he has nothing against Amir and will be happy to have him back on the team. 

“Like I have said before, Amir was dropped because of injuries and performance and later he announced retirement. If he takes his retirement back and performs well, the door is open for him to make comeback like every other player. I have no personal issue with him, which I have stated before as well,” said Misbah during the departure press conference ahead of the tour of England and West Indies.

If logistics allow us, we will make changes to the squad whenever needed: Misbah ul Haq

“He made a comeback when I was captain and later as a coach. Last year, he wasn’t able to travel with us to England due to some family issues but as soon as they were resolved we straightaway included him in the squad. I don’t know why this issue has been created and why Amir thinks like that. If we stay, perform well and the team needs him, he will consider for selection. Whatever happened in the past, I don’t think about it,” he added. 

Pakistan Cricket Board announced the team’s squad for the West Indies and England tour before the commencement of the remainder of PSL 2021. However, the head coach has hinted that there can be changes in the squad after looking at the performances in PSL 2021 if the logistics and other factors are solved. 

“It’s unfortunate that we had to select the squad [before PSL 6] for England and West Indies tour so early due to logistics issues caused by the pandemic. Ideally, we wanted to consider the in-form players for selection and, if logistics allow us, we will make changes to the squad whenever needed,” he concluded.