Name: Mohammad Aamer

Birth date: 1992-04-13

Hometown: Gujar Khan

Teams: Federal Areas, Pakistan Under-19s, Rawalpindi, National Bank of Pakistan , Rawalpindi Rams

Debut: 7th Jun 2009

ODI Best: 24* | 4/28

Test Best: 22* | 3/38

Mohammad Aamer is a 17 year old, left arm fast bowler hailing from Gujjar Khan, Punjab. Aamer is highly thought of by many in the cricketing fraternity and is tipped to reach the top in International cricket. Aamer is tall and has a skinny frame but he has still managed to bowl at impressive speeds.

He was first picked out as a pace prospect by the legendary Wasim Akram at a pace camp back in 2007. Aamer then went on a tour of England with the Pakistan U19 side and emerged as a star bowler, taking regular wickets at a low average. Aamer then played in a tri-nation tournament featuring Sri Lanka and England, he again excelled with his pace and swing bowling. Unfortunately due to injury he missed out on playing in the U19 World Cup in Malaysia in 2008.

In March 2008 he made his domestic debut for the Rawalpindi Rams whilst also representing National Bank of Pakistan. His debut domestic season resulted in him taking 55 first-class wickets for NBP. He took a lot of top order wickets and those of players in the national side. This great domestic form resulted in him being selected for the Twenty20 World Cup which is to be held in England in June 2009.

In the T20 World Cup, he immediately began to deliver. Batsmen around the world were astonished at the pace this young 17 year old could generate. Opening the bowling, he was supported by his captain and picked up some crutial wickets along the way. The most important undoubtedly was that of Dilshan in the final from which Sri Lanka never recovered. Aamer was the find of the tournament and it was not long before he was fast-tracked into the ODI and Test team. His greatest moment to date in the test arena was at the Boxing Day Test match in December 2009. Although he bowled well in the first innings with little luck, the second innings was a different story as he picked up his first 5 wicket hall and gained respect from the tough Australian team. He has also shown glimpses that he can be a more than useful lower order batsmen with some handy innings.

Aamer is still very young and will need to be carefully managed by the coaches. He has had some injury problems in the past which will need close attention. He certainly has a bright future and Pakistanis are excited about his future.