Sarfaraz Ahmed, captain of the Pakistani national cricket team, has received high praise from former teammate Mohammad Amir. Amir, who was banned from cricket in 2010 for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal with Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt, returned to the sport following the ban and has had a tumultuous career. Recently, he has been in the headlines for his criticism of the previous Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management and coaches, Waqar Younis and Misbah ul Haq.
When asked about his favourite captain, Amir first named Mohammad Yousuf, the current batting coach of the men’s team. Amir said that Yousuf had been a helpful guide and effective in utilizing his skills during their time playing together. He then went on to heap praise on Sarfaraz Ahmed, saying that the captain was a natural leader with a knack for making the right decisions, even during tense moments on the field.
Amir highlighted some of Sarfaraz’s major achievements as captain, including leading Pakistan to the top spot in the T20 rankings, winning the Champions Trophy in 2017, and claiming victory in 11 T20I series in a row. These accomplishments showcase Sarfaraz’s strong leadership abilities and the success he has brought to the national team.
There have been rumors that Amir may make a return to the national team with the new PCB management, led by chairperson Najam Sethi, due to his close relationship with Sethi and the latter’s apparent support for Amir. However, Amir’s controversial career and past actions have often kept him in the news, and it is uncertain if he will be welcomed back to the national team.
In the midst of speculation about Amir’s future, his glowing review of Sarfaraz and the captain’s impressive track record speak to Sarfaraz’s strong leadership and the success he has brought to Pakistani cricket.
