Twitter Reactions: Twitter reacts to Mohammad Amir's inclusion

Published - 01 Jan 2016, 17:37 IST | Updated - 01 Jan 2016, 17:37 IST

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Paceman Mohammad Amir is set to make his comeback to the Pakistan team after being selected on Friday for an upcoming series in New Zealand, months after completing a five-year spot-fixing ban.

His inclusion in the Twenty20I and one-day international squads was in a spot of bother following a potential hurdle given Amir’s criminal conviction for his role in arranging deliberate no-balls during Pakistan’s tour of England in 2010. The scandal, which also involved the then Pakistan captain Salman Butt and fellow bowler Mohammad Asif, shook the world and had a big impact on the players future.

Before the ban, Amir was regarded as the new kid on the block, having taken 51 wickets in 14 Tests and 25 in 15 ODIs. Amir’s return was expected after performed remarkably well in the recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League which earned him a call to the Pakistan national team camp. However, his selection depended on getting the visa from the New Zealand government. If he had failed to get it, Mohammad Irfan would have made the cut for the tour.

There were reports that former skipper Mohammad Hafeez was reluctant to share the dressing room with the tainted player. But everything fell in place after the fast bowler attended the conditioning camp. Amir last represented Pakistan against England at Lord’s in the year 2010. He took six wickets for 84 runs in the first innings. Pakistan went on to lose the game and possible reports about match-fixing started to hit the wall.

The world of Twitter had a lot to say on his inclusion and hence we are here to take a look at all the tweets that were on offer.

After Mohammad Amir return to pak team indian fans also ready with slogans of #WeWantSreeSanthBack
— Sumit Tyagi (@ImSTS10) January 1, 2016

Will the NZ Government issue Mohammad Amir with a visa?
— Stephen Smith (@sjsmith2000) January 1, 2016

Having served his time, no reason for Pakistan not to pick a fine bowler who's still young – Mohammad Amir. Everybody deserves a chance.
— Debayan Sen (@debayansen) January 1, 2016

Mohammad Amir should never have been allowed to play #cricket again and Pakistan have selected him for the T20 v NZ! #Tossers
— Lord Jd (@jd2913) January 1, 2016

Mohammad Amir has been selected in Pakistan's ODI, T20 squads for tour of New Zealand. He was banned for spot-fixing in 2010
— #DestroyTheAadhaar (@hash62) January 1, 2016

#MohammadAmir finally secured his place in #Pakistan’s #T20 and #ODI squads
— shahid Selfie (@ShahidSelfie) January 1, 2016

"Mohammad Amir paid the price for his mistake, he deserve a chance. If we have corrupt govt officials then why singling Amir out" Imran Khan
— BaLoCH GrOuP (@KHUZDAR_SporTs) January 1, 2016

Mohammad Amir has been named in the Pakistan squad for their upcoming tour of New Zealand despite of Hafeez & Azhar having issues with it.
— Gentlemen's Game (@22yardsOflife) January 1, 2016

I think its time that Mohammad Amir is taken back to Pakistan Team. He is due his punishment now & deserves a second chance.
— Ayaan Shaikh (@imAyaanS) January 1, 2016

https://twitter.com/_IshfaqAhmad/status/682876505865740288

"@_Mansoor_Ali: Mohammad Amir is back in the team, let's support him like we support the rest of our team. #Cricket #Pakistan #PSL"
— Anila Khawaja (@anilakhawaja) January 1, 2016

@MazherArshad he has got the visa, its not a joke to name Amir without a clearance, kindly correct ur facts
— khan (@cricketer1000) January 1, 2016

Hahahah! Mohammad Amir gets selected for the tour! And NewZeland starts trending!! Pakistan ??
— Yash Buchha (@YashBuchha) January 1, 2016

Welcome back, Mohammad Amir. Everyone deserves a second chance. You got it. Don't waste it now
— হুতোম প্যাঁচা (@onnightduty) January 1, 2016

Mohammad Amir is back … Can't wait fr his return…just hoping he returns wit bang as he was in da past…
— Saqlain khan (@saqlain96khan) January 1, 2016

Mohammad Amir is Back & He is Trending ❤
Way to go Boy.. Life is all about a Second Chance. #AllTheBest
— Waqar A.Rajput (@WaqarA_Rajput) January 1, 2016