'Aapko Apne players pe trust nahi hai...' - Mohammad Amir slams Babar Azam for not trusting his players in 20-20 World Cup final

Mohammad Amir and Babar Azam (Source: Twitter)

Pakistan had a 20-20 World Cup 2022 campaign to remember although they sadly faltered in the final against England and could not get their hands on what would have been their second 20-20 World Cup title. The England side led by Jos Butler showcased their best skills under pressure and produced a performance which was worthy on the day of a final.

The Three Lions showed why they are the best white-ball side at present as they defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch their second 20-20 World Cup title. After Pakistan ended up on the losing side, this ended up causing a thaw in the Pakistan cricketing circles. Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir heavily came down on Babar Azam for not showing faith in Mohammad Nawaz in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Here is what he had to say, “Our bowling has been the best in this tournament, no one could attack us. But yes, I can’t understand Nawaz’s case. Pehle match ke baad dressing room me video ban rahi hai ki tujhe fikar nahi karni, tu mera match-winner hai. Uske baad poore tournament laga hi nahi vo batsman khel raha hai ya bowler khel raha hai. (After the match against India, there was video made in the dressing room where Babar called Nawaz a match-winner. But after that, it was hard to judge whether he played as a batter or a bowler),” Amir said on 24 News HD.

A captain should be brave - Mohammad Amir

“Ya toh aapko apne players pe trust nahi hai, ye sirf kehne ki hi baat hai (It simply shows that you don’t trust your player). If you’re saying something, you should act on it. Nawaz bowls the first over in PSL. He has won matches on his own. He could’ve done something today. I couldn’t understand the decision,” Amir added.

 He also said that Nawaz could have come and changed the match if he was given a chance, “Harry Brook was struggling against Shadab. Nawaz could’ve done something there. But then again, they will say that I criticise a lot. The captain should be brave. You didn’t take brave decisions, and when you lose, these things are visible,” Amir concluded.