PSL 8: 'It's the beauty of game,' Akram backs Amir's on-field aggression
Amir has often faced criticism for showing aggression
Karachi Kings' head coach and former Test cricketer Wasim Akram backed Mohammad Amir's on-field aggression.
Amir, who represents Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), has faced a lot of criticism this year for his aggression on the field. The right-arm pacer showed aggression towards youngsters including Mohammad Haris and Hassan Nawaz after which he faced the heat on social media.
While reacting on this matter, Akram, speaking to the digital portal, said that aggression spices up the PSL.
"I think we have too much time on our hand. You need characters, you need a bit of rivalry and I am all for it. I am all for Amir, the way he has been saying stuff as a bowler," he said.
Akram believes that friendly gestures should not be involved during the game. "What's the point of going into the PSL game, or any game and shaking hands with the batter and hugging them?" the former flamboyant pacer asked.
"Ok, before the game or after the game, I am all for it but during the game, be professional and these little words off the field also add spice to PSL that's the beauty of PSL," he added.
In the end, Akram, who has the most international wickets for Pakistan, advised people to enjoy this healthy on-field rivalry.
"We should enjoy it instead of criticising individually and consistently," he concluded.
Amir is currently the fifth-best bowler in the PSL 8. He has nine wickets which are equal to Multan Sultans' Usama Mir who is settled in fourth position due to better average.
