Former cricket legend Ian Pont believes that Pakistan’s tainted player Mohammad Amir’s technique as a fast swing bowler is better than the legend Wasim Akram.
According to local media reports, Former England cricketer and renowned fast-bowling coach Ian Pont said, “Amir has the potential of being as good as Akram and added that the only thing which can stop him is Amir himself”.
Pont, who played mainly for Essex and was best known for his powerful throw, further added, “Now, still just 23, he has his best years in front of him. But what makes him such a great bowler is the fact that he has a great strong wrist position – meaning he can shape and swing a cricket ball at pace”.
The tainted trio of Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt were found guilty of various offences of corrupt behavior relating to the Lords Test between England and Pakistan in 2010. Amir was cleared to play domestic matches in January this year after the International Cricket Council which allowed banned players to feature in home matches six months prior to end of their punishment.
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