“You played cricket only because of your fielding” - Mohammad Amir launches scathing attack on Mohammad Kaif

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has slammed the former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif for criticising him after India qualified for the grand finale of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.

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Speaking exclusively on his YouTube channel, Amir made a scathing remark, questioning the former Indian cricketer’s career, stating that he should thank Sourav Ganguly for giving him the India cap, and he was only known for his fielding.

"I don't know about his cricketing career, how much he has played. I checked his stats; he played only 29 matches in the IPL. He has a strike rate of 103 (103.60). He said I was speaking about India to gain attention. Firstly, I don't need attention by speaking about India. Mr. Kaif, I have played 350 T20s, you can check my stats," Mohammad Amir said in a video on his YouTube channel.

"Moreover, main bas fielding pe cricket nahi khela (I didn't play cricket just because of my fielding). I played after giving performances. Aap Dada ko thank you boliye (You should be thankful to Dada),” he added.

"I have heard that you played cricket only because of your fielding. You are a cricketer; these sorts of statements don't suit you," Amir stated.

For the unversed, Kaif had earlier slammed Amir for his predictions that Team India went wrong. Notably, Amir had predicted that India wouldn’t reach the semi-finals as they weren’t playing good cricket. Later, he also predicted that India wouldn’t advance to the grand final, which turned out to be wrong again.

"The loss they suffered against the USA in 2024 - it was the same bowler who was responsible. In that over, he conceded only one boundary but bowled too many wides. His deliveries did not even land on the stumps. Who got scared against that USA team and made his side lose the game? I don't have to say more," Kaif had said.

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"Why are we focusing on him? The country is so far behind in the sport - they have no players, no solid captain, no solid bowler, nothing. Just let them be. We don't have to respond to everything they say. They cannot come to our level. They have different problems. If we focus on their comments, it is like we are giving them importance, and that is what they want anyway," Kaif had added.

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