Mohammad Amir's workload to be managed; likely to shorten his Test career

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir is likely to cut down on playing a number of Test matches in order to prolong his international career. He has discussed the issue with the head coach Mickey Arthur and now his workload will be managed in the future. Amir has been playing continuously ever since he has made his comeback and now it seems that his fitness is not up to the mark. However, it remains to be seen in which Test matches he will play and the way his work load will be managed.

Since his return to the international cricket, Amir has featured in 16 Test matches for his country and has been picked 44 wickets at a mediocre average of 37.25. His body has taken a toll following his involvement in the County Cricket and the T20 leagues around the world. Moreover, the talented cricketer has been a regular member for the Men in Green across all formats.

Cricket is different since 2010

Mohammad Amir still regrets the mistake which he did in 2010 when he was caught bowling a no-ball deliberately in Lords Test against England. “Cricket is different since 2010 and if you look back I have lost five precious years of my career. Just imagine had I played in all those years, the count could have been 70-80 Tests,” he said while speaking to ESPN Cricinfo on Monday.

He also denied all the rumours that he was considering giving up his Test career and also cleared that he has come to an agreement with the coach of Pakistan about managing his workload.

“I came to agreement with Mickey and with so much cricket we need to follow a rotation policy so that everyone is fresh and fully fit for the country. His planning ahead of the 2019 World Cup is working very well. I didn’t say I don’t want to play Test cricket but that I want to weave myself in, resting for a few and playing the important games. This is being done by Australia and England, so why not us? We have so many potential bowlers around and all need to be played it’s not like I will stay forever but whatever time I have I would rather stay with greater impact,” Amir added.

“With so much cricket going on I have be very careful with my body. I have lost enough in my life and this is my profession, I need to be very careful going forward. Fitness is everything and for a fast bowler it’s really tough for me to play everything. A good impactful performance comes with a fitter body and with a fresh state of mind,” the 25-year-old concluded.

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