KARACHI (AFP) — When Pakistan won the 1992 World Cup, Mohammad Aamir was not even born.
But the country's newest pace sensation has a precious memento, a videotape of the glorious moments of Pakistan?s famous triumph in Australia and he knows what it takes to become a champion.
"I was born two weeks after Pakistan won the World Cup but I watched the 1992 World Cup on tape and especially Wasim Akram?s bowling," said Aamir, who modelled his style on the legendary left-arm paceman.
The 17-year-old is the latest addition to Pakistan?s pace armoury and has impressed everyone, including former skipper Wasim, with his pace and swing.
"I have watched him more than once and he's impressive with over 140kmh speed and can swing the ball both ways," Wasim told AFP, predicting the rookie paceman can be a "revelation" in the World Twenty20.
Wasim came across Aamir in a talent-spotting programme, paving his way for selection for the Pakistan Under-19 tour to England in 2007.
For more on this article, please click on the following link: Pakistan teenage quick Aamir eyes golden summer: AFP
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