In a spectacular display of skill and determination, pacer Aamer Jamal emerged as Pakistan's standout performer in the ongoing first Test against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.
His outstanding six-wicket haul sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, making him the talk of the town.
Aamer Jamal's exceptional performance saw him dismiss renowned Australian batters, including David Warner, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon.
This remarkable feat marked him as the 14th Pakistani cricketer to secure a five-wicket haul on their Test debut.
The right-arm pacer not only etched his name in the record books but also carved out a special place in history by becoming only the second Pakistani player to achieve a fifer on Test debut in Australia. Arif Butt had previously accomplished this remarkable feat in 1964.
Aamer Jamal opened up about his struggles in a conversation with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
In the clip, the 27-year-old revealed that he played Under-19 cricket from 2014-15 but went on a four-year hiatus.
He added that he played Grade II cricket before making his First-Class debut in 2018.
Aamer Jamal stated his poor performance saw him getting dropped from matches and his omission made him disheartened. He added that’s when a person from Australia noticed his potential during a visit to his club.
The pacer recalled the person praised him for working hard and not wasting his time. The cricketer said that the man told him to come to Australia, hone his skills there and stay in the Land Down Under as well.
Aamer Jamal added that he first thought about the opportunity but also wondered that the person might not live up to his word. Eventually, he played a season in Australia and gave a handy performance.
The right-arm pacer added that he came to know that Pakistan’s Under-23 team was going on a tour. He added that he decided to give it a go.
Aamer Jamal said he returned to Pakistan to play Grade II matches but couldn’t get the chance to do so. He said the financial situation was taking a toll and purchased a car on loan from the bank.
He said he started working as an online taxi driver to support himself and his family financially as he was not getting many chances to play.
He added that he used to drive a taxi right after offering Fajr prayers. He added that he would go to practice in the morning before returning to driving duties in the afternoon.