Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq criticises Mohammad Amir's pace against West Indies

The former middle-order batsman scolded the 27-year-old despite him taking three wickets against Jason Holder's men at Trent Bridge

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has criticised the speed Mohammad Amir bowled at during their seven-wicket defeat to West Indies at Trent Bridge.

The left-armer was one of the few positives to come out of the loss to Jason Holder's side, taking three for 26 from six overs after Pakistan were skittled for 105.

However Misbah, 45, believes the pace at which Amir bowled made the the West Indies batsmen feel comfortable.

"Amir got three wickets but still I am worried about his bowling form because your premium fast bowler comes in to bowl the first over and his average speed is 81," he told ESPN Cricinfo's Match Day.

"[He bowled with] no swing, no zip, and certainly the opposition just feels comfortable. You are not just telling them that we are here, you are just not giving them the presence that we are here to fight."

^{Amir took three for 26 at Trent Bridge}

Misbah also stated that Amir could benefit of taking a leaf out of fellow pacer Hasan Ali's book, but praised Chris Gayle for adjusting to conditions.

"I think if you look at the other guy, Hasan Ali, he bowled at 88 and 89 mph so he was right up there. He just gave away runs but Gayle was very sensible."

"Again [Gayle is] experienced, he knows that on this pitch bowlers are getting a bit more bounce. The taller guys are a bit difficult, Hasan Ali is bowling quick but the ball is just skidding, he is not getting that sort of bounce so he just went after them."

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