Pakistan fast bowler declared fit Amir to play Champions Trophy final against India

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been declared completely fit to play in the highly anticipated Champions Trophy final against arch-rival India after recovering from a back spasm.

Team administration confirmed the news about Amir's participation in the final match against defending champions India at the Kennington Oval on 18 June, the Dawn reported.

The 25-year-old was also seen practising at the Oval ground on Friday, two days ahead of the match.

Amir was earlier forced to sit-out during his side's massive eight-wicket win over England in the first semi- final of the eight-team event at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Wednesday.

Rumman Raees had replaced him in Pakistan's Playing XI during that match.

India, on the other hand, sailed to the final following a thumping 9-wicket win over Bangladesh. Skipper Virat Kohli is expected to go ahead with the winning combination of team in the final clash.

- - With ANI inputs