Mohammad Amir is having a superb time with the ball in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019). The Pakistan fast-bowler was not initially named in the World Cup squad. However, after a bilateral series loss against England ahead of the World Cup, Pakistan added Amir in the final 15. Since then, Amir has been impressive with the ball. The left-arm pacer has emerged as one of the leading wicket-takers in the CWC 2019. Shaheen Afridi Returns Impressive Figures of 3/28 Against New Zealand During PAK vs NZ CWC 2019 Match.

Apart from it, Amir has been economical as well and has been hard to tee off. Interestingly, Amir has bowled most balls without being hit for a six in this World Cup. However, it was Jimmy Neesham who smashed the first six off Amir in the going tournament. It was only after bowling over 320 balls, that Amir was hit for the maximum. Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Match.

Amir has thus far picked 16 wickets in six matches and is third on the list of most wickets in the CWC 2019. Amir’s best bowling figures in CWC 2019 came against defending champions Australia when he picked 5/30.

The left-arm fast bowler is crucial to Pakistan’s success and thus far has managed to pick wickets in each of his outings. Amir’s pace has, however, dipped somewhat and he isn’t as expressive as he was a few years ago.

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