India, Feb. 14 -- Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir didn't hold back and remained firm on his statement, labelling India's swashbuckling opener Abhishek Sharma as a 'slogger'. Amir faced backlash from Indian fans after making the comment, but it didn't sway his opinion, and he made his viewpoint clear with conviction. Over the past couple of years, Abhishek's stock has risen rapidly, and he is now considered one of the most explosive openers in the format. However, Amir feels that despite his impressive performances, the Indian opener has not yet been tested in challenging conditions or against high-quality bowling, and only then will his true calibre be seen.

Amir once again gave a blunt assessment of opener Abhishek while referring t...