Bowling in T10 can help Develop T20 Skills - Mohammad Amir

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir, who has returned to international cricket after serving a five-year ban with a bang feels the new ten-over tournament in Sharjah will have a positive impact on his bowling skills.

Amir was the first player to be drafted for this new league in November, signed by Maratha Arabians.

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The 25-year-old Amir has bowled six overs in the three matches for his franchise team so far in the four-day competition at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In that time, he has bagged just one wicket, but his economy-rate of 8.83 which is relatively favourable. He picked one for 14 in his two overs, as Maratha Arabians defended 130 against Punjabi Legends on Saturday, earning them a semi-final berth.

The left-armerAmir believes bowling 12 balls per game in T10 matches will make the other formats look easy by comparison.

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“Definitely it will, It is all about dot balls in this format. The more dot balls you bowl, the better your confidence gets. If you are not leaking runs in T10 cricket, then T20 cricket will seem like a very long format. This is a high-pressure format, and if you do well here, you will feel less pressure in T20 cricket. In one way it is a very testing format for the bowlers,” Amir was heard saying.

Amir further talked about the importance of bowling yorkers and dot balls in this version of the game, as the batsmen are trying to muscle every ball out of the park.

“A fast bowler has to use his pace very well, and I am doing just that. I am also trying to bring in every possible variation in my bowling,” Mohammad Amir further stated.

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Amir’s selection as the first player of the tournament had a lot to do with former Pakistan legend Wasim Akram, who is the mentor and coach of the franchise. Amir also mentioned he is looking forward to work and learn from him, who happens to be his idol.

Wasim also backed the young pacer and termed him as a match-winner. Wasim also feels Amir possesses the capability to do well in longer format as well.

Amir also sounded optimistic about his Test career.

“Test cricket is a totally different format. You have to bowl longer spells. Then you have the red ball to consider. Swinging conditions have to be considered. You cannot compare T20 cricket and Test cricket,” Amir further mentioned.

Amir thanked the almighty for getting better day by day and added you need to keep on learning during both bad and good days.

Maratha Arabians will play their semi-final game against Kerala King’s side that packed with international stars like Eoin Morgan, Kieron Pollard, and Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday.

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