Pakistani all‑rounder Aamer Jamal has stirred debate in cricketing circles once again after opening up about the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) alleged double standards in favoring certain players.
In an interview with the renowned PakPassion platform, the Pakistan international discussed the struggles he faced while recovering from injury in England, revealing that he had to pay for his medical care out of pocket at the same time the PCB was covering costs for Saim Ayub’s rehab from an ankle fracture.
Despite being a centrally contracted player, Aamer Jamal said that during his rehabilitation in the UK, he received no financial support from the PCB.
“Saim Ayub and I were both in England, but I was on my own expenses,” Jamal said. “I spent every single penny myself—whether it was for scans, doctor’s fees, or training sessions. Everything came from my own pocket.”
Aamer reportedly suffered a back injury during his stint with Warwickshire. After being advised to undergo conventional rehab, he informed the PCB of his decision to travel to England for further treatment. But despite receiving the board’s blessing, he says he received no financial support in overcoming his injury.
A veteran of 17 international matches, he has not been a part of the international team since suffering the ailment.
This isn’t the first time Aamer Jamal has aired grievances with the PCB publicly. After being left out of Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad, he uploaded a cryptic story hinting at unfair treatment.
The 29‑year‑old enjoyed a brilliant start to his international career and was once seen as a player capable of building a lasting legacy. Handy with both ball and bat, Jamal was considered by many to be a regular in Pakistan’s lineup, but those days seem to be in the past.
Aamer Jamal’s revelations are likely to reignite debate over how the PCB handles player welfare, even for contracted players who can still find themselves bearing the financial and emotional toll of injuries.
For a cricketer trying to cement his place in the national side, the experience was not just about fitness; it was about survival.
Only time will tell whether Aamer Jamal finds a place in the national team once more or is relegated to the margins like countless before him.