Mohammad Amir: From controversy's favourite child to family man

As World Cup 2019 is in full flow, we showcase a series on 'Player to watch out for', in the upcoming match. Mohammad Amir who is all set to star for Pakistan against South Africa on June 23 is the player we think will make a difference in the match. Here is a look at the cricketer's life off the pitch where he likes to spend time with his wife and baby (Pics/ Mohammad Amir Instagram)

Updated On: 2019-06-23 07:13 AM IST

Mohammad Amir is a cricketer who plays for the Pakistan national team.

Mohammad Amir posted this beautiful picture of himself with his wife. 

Mohammad Amir is a left-arm fast bowler who is considered as one of the best pacers in the world at the moment.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "Eid Mubarak to everyone! Have a safe and blessed Eid!"

Mohammad Amir had been touted as a future Pakistan captain by the likes of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis when he burst onto the scene as a teenager.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "Opening ceremony of #pslseason3 #hblpsl"

Everything came to a standstill in 2010, when as a 20-year-old he was arrested in a match-fixing scandal and was given a 5-year ban from cricket.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "#MashAllah #Blessed # Allhamdulilah #family #lifeline'

Mohammad Amir returned to the Pakistan team in 2016 and has been the leader of their pace attack ever since.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "Recieved best spell of ODI bowling for 2017 award from Cricinfo at Sharjah...#championstrophy2017 #mohammedamir"

Mohammad Amir was born in Pathohar, Pakistan in 1992.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "A great shout out to Maaz Khan for this elegant yet modern ensemble to give this special occasion an extra special touch and providing a flawless customer experience.Wishing Maaz Khan very best of luck for the promising future !!!!"

Mohammad Amir has six siblings and is the second youngest amongst them.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "EID MUBARAK TO EVERYONE"

Mohammad Amir has revealed that Wasim Akram was his childhood idol and he modelled his game around the former Pakistani cricketer.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "A great shout out to Maaz Khan for this elegant yet modern ensemble to give this special occasion an extra special touch and providing a flawless customer experience.Wishing Maaz Khan very best of luck for the promising future !!!!"

Mohammad Amir married a British Pakistanbi citizen, Narjis Khan in 2016.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture with his wife from a holiday in Europe

Mohammad Amir and Narjis Khan have a daughter together.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "With cute Ajwa Afridi"

Mohammad Amir has been in fine form in the World Cup 2019 with a few wickets up his sleeve.

Mohammad Shami posted this picture and captioned it as, "Shopping with my baby"

Against South Africa on june 23, Mohammad Amir will have to put in a match-winning performance to revive Pakistan's World Cup 2019 campaign.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "Allhamdulilah performed umrah.. feeling blessed"

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "EzRepost @kirankhanlive with @ezrepostapp. With @official.mamir inaugurating #punjabuniversity #sportsweek #athletes #kirankhan #instadaily #bytheway #cricket#lahore"

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "wd my father and mother :)"

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "Shukar Allhumdulilah blessed with the Rehmat of Allah"

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "With my manager #syednoman"

Mohammad Amir posted this picture and captioned it as, "At Fatimid Foundation with Thelesemia Patient"

Mohammad Amir posted this picture of himseld with Shahid Afridi and a few others.

Mohammad Amir posted this picture with a couple of friends from an event

Mohammad Amir posted this picture of himself practicing hard in the nets

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