Pakistan pacer Mohammad Aamir was on Friday booed on his return to international cricket by the crowd during the first Twenty20 match against New Zealand here, reports said.
The 23-year-old left-arm pacer was making his first appearance for Pakistan since returning from a five-year ban and jail time for being implicated in a spot-fixing scandal in 2010.
Pakistan defeated the hosts by 16 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with Mohammad Hafeez scoring 61 as they reached 171 for eight. Shahid Afridi’s astute captaincy coupled with an all-round effort, helped Pakistan overcome New Zealand’s challenge.
Aamir opened the bowling, taking 1-31 from four overs, but did not bat.
Back home however, the Pakistan cricket fraternity was relieved to see Aamir make a comeback.