Published: Sep 11, 2015, 10:46 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 12, 2015, 03:59 AM (IST)
Karachi: Former England cricketer Ian Pont has considered tainted player Mohammad Aamer’s technique as a fast swing bowler to be better than the legend Wasim Akram. According to the Express Tribune, Pont felt that Amir has the potential of being as good as Akram and added that the only thing which can stop him is Amir himself. Considering Aamer as one of the finest left-arm prospects, Pont said that the 23-year-old has a strong, repeatable action that helps him be consistent in release of the ball. Pont further said that Aamer’s ability to shape and swing the ball at pace makes him such a great bowler. According to Pont Aamer is able to swing the ball both ways with ease. Pont feels that Aamer’s reverse swing is similar to Akram’s. The 54-year added that the only place where Aamer needs to work is his line and length which is good but can be made better. He also needs to work harder. READ: Mohammad Aamer: Looking forward to playing for Pakistan again
The tainted trio of Mohammad Aamer, 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. Earlier in the year, the left-armer had received permission from the ICC to return early to domestic cricket and has made a promising start in his bid to make an international comeback. Talking of Pont, he played only First-Class and List A matches during his cricket career. He played for Buckinghamshire, Essex, Lincolnshire, Natal, Northumberland and Nottinghamshire. READ: Bangladesh need a local coach, says Ian Pont
