World T20: Amir key to Pakistan hopes, says Misbah

Tuesday, 15 March 2016 07:28

Pakistan's Test captain, Misbah-ul-Haq, believes Mohammad Amir holds the key to his nation’s chances of glory at the World T20. Amir has made an impressive return to the international fold after serving a five-year ban for spot fixing, and took 3-18 against India in their recent Asia Cup T20 clash. Speaking exclusively to the ARN News Centre, Misbah says he's convinced the 23-year-old pace-bowler can be Pakistan’s talisman...

The Super 10 stage of the World T20 gets under way at 18:00 (UAE time) today, with hosts, India, taking on New Zealand.

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