Pakistan’s experienced fast bowler Umar Gul believes the tour of England will test left-arm pacer Muhammad Amir’s patience and has advised the latter to stay calm.
Umar is of the view that the British media will be following Amir’s every move. Therefore, he should prove himself from his bowling skills.
“He should restrict his movements from the hotel to the ground and back and simply concentrate on his game and nothing else. This will be the best way to answer all of the criticism and back-talk,” he added.
Gul, who was the top ODI performer for Pakistan on the last tour of England where he picked up twelve wickets in five games, thinks Amir will be the key bowler for Pakistan in the seaming conditions.
Pakistan team is currently in England for a four-Test, five-ODI and one-off T20 series. The series will kick-start with the first Test in Lord’s on July 14.
“The team selected for the Test series seems to be a good one,” said Gul. “To be honest, no one is really ever satisfied with what selectors choose but in this case, I am happy with the players chosen. This is pretty much similar to the Test team which has proven to be quite successful for a while for Pakistan.”
