“Ye koi tareeka hai?’ – Shahid Afridi reveals about scolding Mohammad Amir for ‘Babar Azam’ incident
Mohammad Amir, Shahid Afridi (Image Credit: Twitter)
Karachi Kings pacer Mohammad Amir was surrounded by controversy after throwing a ball towards Babar Azam. The incident happened during the Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi game in the ongoing PSL season eight. Since then, the fans have criticized Amir even though the ball was far away from Azam. Meanwhile, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi revealed that he scolded Amir for the same.
The former said that he told the left-arm pacer, Amir to take care of his reputation as he is getting another chance. Afridi added that Amir was also scolded for using bad words and that fans are disheartened to watch this behavior.
“Whenever a player doesn’t perform, or even if he does, I drop him a message for call him. Likewise, I messaged Amir yesterday. I talked to him respectfully, but I also scolded him. I told Amir, ‘what do you want?’ You have gained so much respect, you faced a blot on your reputation and from there, you made a return. You got a new life, in a way. What are you even trying to do?” Afridi said.
“Ye koi tareeka hai? (Is this the way to play?) There are juniors around you, you are using bad words. There are fans who are disheartened to see that. Even we have used such words and sometimes, the camera used to catch us. There are families, kids watching you on television. Aggression is fine, but keep it under control,” Afridi further said.
Mohammad Amir immediately apologized for his behavior: Shahid Afridi
2009 20-20 World Cup winner further added that his former teammate from the tournament, Amir immediately apologized for his behavior.
“If you want to play for Pakistan, you have to play alongside Babar only. Will you be able to look at him in the eye? Can you play under his captaincy? Focus on your performance, control your aggression, and go back home peacefully,” Afridi further said.
“He said sorry and thanked me for noticing this,” said Afridi.
