Big News For Amir

ICC Allows Mohammad Amir To Play Domestic Cricket

International Cricket Council (ICC), the game governing body, has lifted ban partially on Pakistan left arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir and has allowed him to play domestic cricket matches. ICC has also officially informed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about permitting Mohammad Amir to play domestic cricket.

After one year of domestic cricket Mohammad Amir’s performance and attitude will be assessed by ICC after which Amir future will be decided. The 21-year-old Mohammad Amir was banned for five years by ICC on spot fixing charges during Pakistan’s tour of England in 2010. Recently ICC formed a committee to look into Aamir’s five year ban after PCB interim chairman Najam Sethi raised his voice for Mohammad Amir in ICC meeting held in London.
Mohammad Amir before ban played 14 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals (ODIs) in which he took 51 and 25 wickets respectively. In 18 Twenty20 Internationals he bagged 23 wickets. It is expected that after taking part in domestic cricket for one year Mohammad Amir will be alooowed to play international cricket for Pakistan.