Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has come out in support of the national team following their heavy defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025. He urged fans to back the young squad and criticised some ex-cricketers for targeting the players after just one poor outing.
In a video posted on X, Amir said: “Kuchh logo ko main dekh raha hu apna hi agenda leke baith gaye hain. Yeh kisko leke aaye ho, ye uska muqabla karega? Matlab ki ye log wait kar rahe the ek match hare aur in baccho k peeche padh jaye” (I am seeing a few people have started propagating their own agendas. Why is this player on the team? How does he compete with that player? It is like they were waiting for Pakistan to lose one match to start criticising these youngsters.)
India dominated the clash on Sunday, September 14, in Dubai, sealing a seven-wicket win with 25 balls to spare. After choosing to bat first, Pakistan managed only 127/9 in their 20 overs. In reply, India raced to the target in 15.5 overs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s quickfire 31 off 13 balls and a 56-run stand between captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma.
Pakistan entered the tournament without two of their senior-most cricketers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, a decision that has drawn sharp criticism in recent days. Many experts believe their absence left the side inexperienced in a high-pressure clash.
Amir, however, feels the criticism is unfair and premature.
“Aap in bachho ke peeche aise padh gaye ho. Jin player o ka naam le rahe ho, who experienced the. Panch-panch chhay-chhay saal khele hain, kaptaniya ki hain, sara kuchh kiya hain. Yeh bacche ek match kya flop huye hain, aaplog to yaar saaare peeche padh gaye ho.” (The players you are talking about were experienced. They have played for more than five-six years, captained the team, done everything. These kids have just flopped one game, and you all have started criticising them. Have patience.)
For the latest sports news follow- Revsportz