Why Mohd. Amir Was Dropped And How He Can Still Make It To The World Cup Squad

Mohd. Amir was dropped by selectors for the world cup. The development has resulted in making way for a mixed public opinion. So, here is a look at why the left-arm fast was dropped and how he can still make it to the world cup squad.

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Poor Performance

Statistics particularly, at the ODI level most definitely went against the 27 year old. He has most definitely lost his ability to pick wickets in the format. Therefore, the skipper, coach and the selectors had very little choice but to let go of him.

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A Lack Of Will

Rumours suggest that Amir has applied for British citizenship and has already made up his mind to retire when the process is complete. He plans to get hold of a county contract, retire early from international cricket and then settle in England for good. Thus, insiders believe that the south paw has lost interest and the selectors obviously aren’t too pleased with his attitude and a lack of will.

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A Wake Up Call

Amir hasn’t featured in the prestigious tournament yet. If a wakeup call on missing out on a yet another ODI world cup doesn’t flare him up then perhaps nothing will. Therefore, the selectors have dropped him from the mega event but have kept him in the side that plays 5 ODIs against England just before the big tournament to figure out if he is still willing to knock the door. PCB can still make changes to the side before the 23^rd of May, 2019 and hence, a couple of good performances from the left-armer are likely to result in him finding a place in the world cup squad ahead of Mohd. Hasnain, Faheem Ashraf or Junaid Khan.