Shahriyar Khan is considering taking disciplinary action against Azhar Ali and Mohammad Hafeez for not attending the preparation camp for New Zealand due to the presence of Mohammad Aamir. They claim that he has tarnished the country’s reputation and shouldn’t be given another chance.
Others, however, have a different point of view to the whole story.
PCB sources claim that if Chairman meeting with @AzharAli_ @MHafeez22 fails to bear fruit then both will be expelled from team & @thePSLt20
— Syed Yahya Hussaini (@SYahyaHussaini) December 25, 2015
Since yesterday, the hashtag #PakStandsWithAmir has been trending.
#PakStandsWithAmir Amir is once in a generation fast bowler, You just can't let his talent go wasted for one stupid mistake.
— Ibni Haneefah (@_IshfaqAhmad) December 25, 2015
for which he's been punished, and the fact other with such mistakes have successfully completed their careers.
— Ibni Haneefah (@_IshfaqAhmad) December 25, 2015
Waqar, Inzamam, Saeed Anwar and Wasim Bhai are also among the people that stand with Amir.
When somebody comes back after punishment then that means he has already suffered for his mistakes. Realise this. #PakStandsWithAmir
— Moiz (@moizahmad95) December 25, 2015
Since he’s already forgone of his punishment set for by officials, why not give him another chance?
So when will V going to make trend on #PakStandsWithZardari as no corruption allegations been proved in courts on him #PakStandsWithAmir
— Musaddiq Bangash PTI (@MusaddiqBangash) December 25, 2015
Some had a political angle to it aswell.
This one individual thinks that Hafeez and Azhar really need to concentrate on their own performances before criticizing someone else.
#PakStandsWithAmir He's nt the first case in cricket 2 be punished & find way back. U>>@MHafeez22 better concentrate on running b/w wickets
— Greenland's Guardian (@A__Kayani) December 25, 2015
The Quaid too made a special appearance on his birthday to make a statement on the matter.
But will we follow the vision of the Quaid?
And seek forgiveness of Allah. Indeed, Allah is ever Forgiving and Merciful. #Quran 4:106 #PakStandsWithAmir
— Quaid-e-Azam® (@Quaid_Official) December 25, 2015
#PakStandsWithAmir Look it is trending at two in Pakistan. @imamirofficial Pakistan wants you back.. #TeamIK pic.twitter.com/pgKmi39rOD
— Hina PTI (@IamHinaaa) December 25, 2015
The support was indeed overwhelming. Not sure how #IK would respond to this.
He Must b a part of Pakistani Team… #PakStandsWithAmir pic.twitter.com/KcKwcpt48v
— Anjum Iqbal – PTI (@AnjumIqbalPTI) December 25, 2015
Ashiqui 3?
#PakStandsWithAmir Twitter Poll: RT if you want Amir back in Pakistani Team. Fav if not pic.twitter.com/BWrJeCLdFz
— Farhan Khan Virk (@FarhanKVirk) December 25, 2015
The views were mixed, but one side clearly had the upper hand.
Amir has suffered his 5 years punishment and no one shd mind his return in Pak Ckt. #PakStandsWithAmir pic.twitter.com/CwXWaiHCvH
— Shanulqadir-PTI™ (@Shanulqadir) December 25, 2015
one of @wasimakramlive tweet for @iamamirofficial #PakStandsWithAmir #PakStandsWithAmir pic.twitter.com/mRd3A7oUvd
— Ahtesham PTI (@ahtesham_PTI) December 25, 2015
According to sources, Shahid Afridi has already given a green signal to Aamir’s return. Reportedly Aamir has already apologized to Shahid Afridi and has admitted his mistake.
Ramiz Raja, however, has been against the return on Mohammad Aamir to international cricket.
Ramiz Raja is currently the nominated brand ambassador of PSL T20 as well where Aamir is part of the Karachi Kings.
Misbah-ul-Haq in a recent interview to BBC Urdu didn’t make things easier for Aamir either when he said the following:
“The concern regarding Amir’s return is a complicated subject. Me as the Test captain, players in the team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will have to go through a testing process after Amir comes back.”
PCB and Aamir still have to figure out how to get a visa to New Zealand.
The country has a policy against issuing visas to players with criminal convictions. Oops.
Despite all the support Aamir has, which is mostly due to his immense talent and recenpt performances, the road to his return is long and full of complications.
Do you think he should be allowed back?