NEW DELHI: It seems that Pakistan's star pacer Mohammad Amir is still facing repercussions for his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal in England in 2010.
After a match at New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Amir was again targeted by fans, who, in a viral social media video, called him a "fixer" as he walked near the boundary line.
Amir, who received a five-year ban from the ICC for his role in the scandal at just 18 years of age, quickly reacted to the chants. He appeared visibly angry and allegedly made an obscene middle finger gesture.
Pakistan lost their opening match of the T20 World Cup to co-hosts United States, which went into a Super Over.
Amir, who bowled the Super Over, conceded 18 runs in an eight-ball over to the USA.
In response, the USA restricted Pakistan to 13/1, winning the thrilling Super Over.
In Pakistan's second match against India, Amir delivered a magnificent four-over spell, conceding 23 runs and claiming two wickets, helping to bowl out Rohit Sharma's team for 119.
1/9:T20 World Cup: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam keep Pakistan alive
<p>T20 World Cup: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam keep Pakistan alive</p>AFP
2/9:Crucial Partnership
<p>Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam put on a match-winning second-wicket partnership of 63 as Pakistan reached their target of 107 with 15 balls to spare.</p>AFP
3/9:Rizwan's Steady Hand
<p>Opener Rizwan finished undefeated on 53 off 53 balls with two fours and a six for his 29th T20 international half-century, while Babar made 33 off as many deliveries with one four and a six.</p>AFP
4/9:A Turnaround Victory
<p>The victory came after 2009 champions Pakistan had lost both their first two Group A fixtures.</p>PTI
5/9:Overcoming Setbacks
<p>A stunning super-over humiliation at the hands of the USA was followed by a six-run loss to bitter rivals India in a game where they failed to chase down 120-run target.</p>AFP
6/9:Importance of the Win
<p>Tuesday's win at the same Nassau County International Stadium where they came up short against India may still not be enough to secure a place in the second round Super Eights.</p>AP
7/9:Current standings
<p>Pakistan have two points with one game left, while India and the United States both have four points from two wins apiece and remain favourites to progress to the next stage.</p>AP
8/9:Babar says
<p>"We needed this win," said Babar, who explained that Pakistan had been keen to reach their target within 14 overs to overhaul the USA's better run-rate.</p>PTI
9/9:Mohammad Amir
<p>Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir, who was named man of the match for his 2-13 off four overs, added: "That was a much-needed win to be honest. One more win and who knows?"</p>APHowever, Pakistan could only muster 113 for 7 in 20 overs, losing the match by 6 runs.
Pakistan kept their Super Eight hopes alive with a seven-wicket victory against Canada in their third match, where Amir bagged impressive figures of 2 for 13 in 4 overs and was named Man of the Match.
Pakistan's next match will be against Ireland on June 16 at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida.
