Aamer delighted with performance by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	Mohammad Aamer
Event:	Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2009

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DateLine: 5th July 2009

 

Pakistan Test debutant left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Aamer was happy with his show in the first Test against Sri Lanka. The 17-year-old, who rose to prominence in the ICC World Twenty20 in England, was handed his first Test cap in Galle.

 

He did not disappoint, picking up a wicket in his first over and thereby also went on to claim the wickets of Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara and Tillakaratne Dilshan.

 

These early scalps by Aamer left the hosts reeling at 21 for two, but the tourists then let the advantage slip and Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for a respectable 292.

 

"There was a lot of pressure as this was a big match - my debut match in Test cricket," Aamer said.

 

"For a youngster on debut in international cricket it is always a little difficult as there is always the constant wonder if you are doing the right thing the right way. But thankfully for me, the management and the senior players in the side have given me a lot of confidence and support. Thankfully for me, it has paid off.

 

"There was a little moisture on the pitch and at the start Younis (Khan) said it would not swing but seam. So I concentrated on seam movement and the basics.

 

"The weather here is hot and humid and it's a little difficult for a fast bowler. But if you bowl an accurate line and if you bowl to your natural strengths, you can pick up wickets in any conditions."

 

Aamer said he had Wasim Akram and Aaqib Javed to thank for his rise to stardom.

 

"Yes I didn't think I would get a Test cap so quickly in my career," he said. "I have to thank my parents first off for their prayers and support.

 

"Wasim helped me with my action and Aaqib has also given me inputs and I'm thankful to both of them."