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Aamir's World Cup dreams over
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Saturday, 12 April 2014
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Karachi: Banned
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir will not be eligible for next year's World
Cup even if he returns early to domestic cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board
(PCB) said on Friday.
PCB Chairman Najam
Sethi told a news conference in Lahore that under the amended anti-corruption
laws of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Aamir's five-year ban could be
reduced by 12 months.
Aamir, 21, was
banned for a minimum five years in 2011 for spot-fixing during Pakistan's
fourth test against England at Lord's in 2010.
His captain Salman
Butt and fellow fast bowler Mohammad Asif were also banned for the same offence
and the three players served jail terms in Britain in 2011-12.
Sethi said
Pakistan had pushed for a reduction in Aamir's suspension because of his age.
"The message
we got from the ICC committee at this week's meeting in Dubai was that Amir
could get a one-year relaxation under the amended anti-corruption laws,"
he added.
The amended ICC
anti-corruption code should ensure quicker returns to international cricket for
players serving long-term bans.
PCB chief
operating officer Subhan Ahmed said that although Amir could play first-class
cricket he will not be eligible for next year's World Cup.
"They are no
indications even if the ICC reduces the ban it will allow him back to
international cricket before the five- year ban period ends," Ahmad told
Reuters.
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