Mohammad Amir closes in on Harbhajan's T20 World Cup record

Pakistan's experienced fast bowler, Mohammad Amir, is close to equalling a significant T20 World Cup record set by India's Harbhajan Singh. 

Amir, who recently came out of retirement, is part of Pakistan's team for the T20 World Cup. People have high hopes for him to perform well in the tournament.

Amir was part of Pakistan's winning team in the 2009 T20 World Cup. He returned to international cricket after four years to help Pakistan win the big event again. He has bowled maiden overs (when no runs are scored) in each of the T20 World Cups he played in — in 2009, 2010, and 2016.

In the 2009 final against Sri Lanka, Amir bowled a maiden over and took an important wicket. He did the same against Australia in the 2010 World Cup and against India in the 2016 edition.

Right now, Amir has bowled three maiden overs in 17 innings in T20 World Cups. He aims to equal Harbhajan Singh's record of four maiden overs in 18 innings. This shows he has been consistent and skilled in this format.

Players with most maiden overs in T20 World Cups:

• 4 in 18 innings — Harbhajan Singh, India
• 3 in 5 innings — Dilhara Fernando, Sri Lanka
• 3 in 10 innings — Rangana Herath, Sri Lanka
• 3 in 17 innings — Mohammad Amir, Pakistan
• 3 in 18 innings — Nuwan Kulasekara, Sri Lanka
• 3 in 21 innings — Ajantha Mendis, Sri Lanka

It is worth noting that Pakistan's first match in the T20 World Cup is against the United States on June 6 in Dallas. Then, they play against India on June 9 in New York.