Karachi: Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur says Mohammad Aamir has kept him “in the loop” on his plans to quit Test cricket, an abrupt decision that attracted massive criticism from the country’s stunned cricket fraternity.
Aamir had left Test cricket last July, the move leading to speculations that the 27-year-old pacer may be ignored when the squad is picked for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in Australia later this year. “Aamir spoke to me about it and he kept me in the loop on his decision. We discussed it many times. But maybe I was too hard on him playing him in every Test I could. I could see he was losing his hunger for Test cricket and his body was not able to handle the pressure of three formats.” “Aamir is a top class bowler and a match-winner. I love to watch him bowl. But by deciding to leave Test cricket I think he has given himself a chance of extending his white ball career,” Arthur said. He warned that leaving Aamir out of the T20 World Cup could prove to be detrimental for the team. “I wouldn’t imagine Pakistan going to the World T20 without Aamir. He is a match-winner.” Arthur said in an interview. (PTI)
