Felt good to hear Mustafizur considers me his idol: Mohammad Amir

Gearing up for a comeback to international cricket in three months time, Pakistan's banned left-arm pacer said he felt happy to learn that new Bangladesh pace sensation Rehman idolises him

Karachi: Gearing up for a comeback to international cricket in three months time, Pakistan's banned left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir said he felt happy to learn that new Bangladesh pace sensation Mustafizur Rehman idolises him.


Mohammad Amir 

A left-armer like Amir, Rehman ripped through strong Indian batting line-up in the first two match of three-ODI series, taking a total of 11 wickets.

Rehman, whose brilliant performance helped Bangladesh post first ever series victory over India, said: "Mohammad Amir is my idol. I just follow the bowling of Amir.

His spot fixing allegations don't bother me."


Mustafizur Rahman celebrates the wicket of India skipper MS Dhoni in Mirpur on Sunday. Pic/AFP 

Reacting to Rehman's comments, Amir said he felt honoured to learn that someone wanted to be a bowler like him.

"I felt so good to hear what Mustafizur had to say and I must say he is set for a great career because he is not an easy bowler to reckon with. He has all the weapons and he appears to have good cricketing sense," Amir said.

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Number of wickets taken by Mustafizur Rahman in two ODIs against India

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