Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has opened up on the heated exchange that took place during a recently held Lanka Premier League match, involving him and Afghanistan cricketer Naveen-ul-Haq.

The duo got engaged in a verbal duel towards the end of the match between Kandy Tuskers and Galle Gladiators.

After the game, Gladiators captain and Amir’s teammate Shahid Afridi was seen scolding the young paceman from Afghanistan.

Later, Afridi took to Twitter and said he was only advising Naveen to not indulge in abusive talks on the field.

In an interview with Faizan Najeeb on ‘The Cricket Talk’, Amir talked about the incident in detail.

“He (Naveen-ul-Haq) is a youngster and he will learn with time. This is a part of cricket. I used to get involved in spats with batsmen when I was new to cricket.

“It happens in the heat of the moment and there is nothing personal in it. If you look at me these days I don’t sledge batsmen at all. I am friendly with most of the batsmen. One should focus on the bowling and show aggression when you get a wicket,” Amir said.

The two players continued to exchange words even after the match got over.

“As I said it happens in the heat of the moment. We had lost the match so even I was a bit angry. But he was constantly looking to argue. As you know the rules of cricket do not permit us to behave in a way which goes against the spirit of the game. It should not happen to be honest as it doesn’t look good for those who are watching the game,” Aamir added.

When asked what Afridi had to say to Naveen, Amir said the former Pakistan all-rounder was asking him to be a gentleman.

“Shahid Bhai was trying to make him understand that these aren’t the type of ethics we should have, that he should not behave like this with his seniors and that he should be a gentleman; This is cricket and you get hit for 4s and 6s but you can also get wickets,” Amir concluded.