Amir fit for Boxing Day
Pakistan spearhead Mohammad Amir is expected to play the Boxing Day Test against Australia despite stiffness and a bruised thigh, officials said Thursday.
Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:00 AM Last update on: Fri Dec 23, 2016 02:47 PM
Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur (L) and paceman Mohammad Amir watch the game during the fifth day of the day-night cricket Test match between Australia and Pakistan. File Photo: AFP
Pakistan spearhead Mohammad Amir is expected to play the Boxing Day Test against Australia despite stiffness and a bruised thigh, officials said Thursday.
The left-arm seamer left the field during the first Brisbane Test on a motorised stretcher after falling on the Gabba turf.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. He appeared in agony but returned a short time later and continued to bowl.
"There's quite a bit of bruising on his thigh," Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower told reporters. "He's feeling a bit stiff but he's all right."
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