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Former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir, renowned for his skillful left-arm pace bowling, recently disclosed his favorite bowler of the modern era. Amir, who gained legendary status with his ability to swing the ball both ways, shared his admiration for a star pacer from New Zealand.
Mohammad Amir’s storied career and impact on bowling
Bursting onto the international cricket scene at a young age, Amir quickly became a force to be reckoned with in the bowling department. His raw speed combined with finesse, especially his capacity to generate movement off the seam and late swing, set him apart.
Amir’s contributions were pivotal in high-pressure situations, consistently delivering crucial breakthroughs for the Pakistan cricket team. Despite facing controversies that briefly overshadowed his career, Amir’s undeniable skill solidified his status as one of the premier fast bowlers of his generation.
Amir names his favorite bowler of the modern era
In a recent video shared on Twitter, Amir expressed his admiration for Trent Boult, naming the New Zealand paceman as his favorite bowler of the current era. The video features Amir and Boult providing guidance on seam positioning to England’s Luke Wood. Amir captioned the post, “With my favourite bowler of this era one and only Trent Boult.”
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with my favourite bowler of this era one and only trent boult. pic.twitter.com/c4bwfTjac7
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) December 9, 2023
Retirement and future endeavors
Retiring from international cricket in December 2020, Amir has continued to actively participate in cricket leagues worldwide. Despite his success in T10 leagues and various tournaments, Amir has firmly stated that he has no plans to make a return to international cricket. During a media interaction earlier this year, he reiterated his retirement, expressing his belief that it was time for the younger generation to take the lead.
Amir’s endorsement of Boult adds a personal touch to the camaraderie among international cricketers and showcases the mutual respect within the global cricketing community.
