Twitter Divided Over Mohammad Amir’s Exclusion From WC Squad

In 14 games after June 2017, Amir has taken only 5 ODI wickets for Pakistan.

Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced their 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup 2019. The biggest highlight of the selection was Mohammad Amir being absent from the list.

Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq said, “Amir and hard-hitting batsman Mohammad Asif will travel with the squad next week to England, where Pakistan will play one Twenty20 international and a five-match ODI series ahead of the World Cup.”

This implies that doors may still be open for the 27-year old to make a last moment entry in the squad.

The 27-year old, who had taken three wickets in the 2017 Champions Trophy final against India, has been out of touch recently. In 14 One Day games since June 2017, he has taken only five wickets for Pakistan.

The left arm pacer was the topic of discussion on Twitter. There were mixed reactions over PCB’s decision to leave Amir for England 2019.

HUGE gamble and shocking decision to drop Mohammed Amir out of the Worldcup when he’s already proved his worth on English decisions! Can’t understand why you’d replace him for an inexpiefenced bowler who’s played less then 5 matches!😴 #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/ccJUr6lAk4

— 🤷🏻‍♂️ (@Brotherhoood29) April 18, 2019

Selection committee of PCB has no clue what they have done !!! Pakistan will face huge consequences in absence of Mohammed Amir.

— 🇮🇳 MahiRat FanClub 🇮🇳 (@MahiRatFans) April 18, 2019

Once @ImRo45 said Mohammed amir is a ordinary bowler 😂😂
Now it is proved 😎

— Ragul Rohit (@imRagulRohit45) April 18, 2019

No mohammed Amir on england wickets is a blessing for all.

— solksjaer has won it (@EkchilledBeer) April 18, 2019

Where is Mohammed amir? Parchi chl gai kya? Are they going to experiment in #CWC19 to include Mohammed hasnain rather than Mohammed amir. I don't supposed to be a part of world cup if Mohammed amir would not be a part of this. pic.twitter.com/nCjKHhxn7O

— Safeer Soomro (@SafeerSoomro7) April 18, 2019

Apart from Amir, the other big call was regarding senior batsman, Mohammad Hafeez. The 38-year old has been picked but his inclusion will be subject to fitness.

Hafeez had picked up a hand injury earlier this year, and was replaced by Salman Butt in the Lahore Qalandar's squad in this year's Pakistan Super League.