Amir Khan aims for U19 World Cup glory

KARACHI: Pace bowling prodigy Mohammad Amir Khan is determined to make a big impression at the ICC U19 World Cup.

Amir, who was playing tape-ball cricket on the streets and fields of Swat till only a year ago, burst on the domestic U19 scene this year with a haul of 18 wickets in five three-day matches of the National U19 championship in which he represented Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Amir took two wickets as Pakistan cruised to a four wicket warm-up win against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Amir said: “I didn’t get any wickets in my first spell as I struggled a bit for control and direction. I am pleased with my performance in the second spell in which I took two wickets and also effectively used the slower delivery. “My aim is to perform in every World Cup game and play a role in my team’s success.”