MELBOURNE: Pakistan’s teenage pacer Mohammad Amir, who is implicated in the spot-fixing scandal that has shaken world cricket, could become an informant for the ICC and reveal “dodgy betting identities that corrupted him” to escape a life-ban, a media report said here on Tuesday.
According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, Amir is ready for the “high-risk roll of the dice that could put his life in danger.”
Quoting sources, the newspaper reported that the 18-year-old fast bowler is contemplating co-operating with police and the ICC’s investigations into the spot-fixing and match-fixing allegations that have followed a British tabloid’s sting operation on alleged bookie Mazhar Majeed.
Amir is currently in Pakistan after being provisionally suspended by the ICC along with Test captain Salman Butt and fellow pacer Mohammad Asif.
The trio allegedly conspired to bowl no-balls to order during last month’s Lord’s Test against England.
"It is understood the 18-year-old wants to tell his story and possibly give evidence against Butt, Asif and other Pakistani players under investigation.
“Given his tender age, inexperience and potential co-operation with authorities, there is a high likelihood that Amir could receive a watered-down penalty compared to the life-bans that could be dished out to some of the other alleged cheats,” the newspaper reported.
I hope he tells the authorities (ICC) the inside story and help Pakistan cricket get rid of all greedy traitors once in for all.
Agree! See I knew that you cannot be serious with the whole "they are innocent .. innocent.. innocent till proven guilty in UK legal system" on the other thread.. we all know they are guilty!
Not sure how authentic or confirmed this news is but its definitely a good idea for Amir. Expose the rest.and get away with a few yrs ban rather than a LIFE ban.
Seriously dont know. This guy even if he returns to international cricket each and every action of his would be scrutinized. This would be bad both for the player and as well for the paying public.
Agree! See I knew that you cannot be serious with the whole "they are innocent .. innocent.. innocent till proven guilty in UK legal system" on the other thread.. we all know they are guilty!
I will say it again, if investigation finds evidence or these players admit their guilt (taking money or fixing) then they are guilty and deserve life bans. Until then they are not. But we can agree to disagree.
I am not willing to sacrifice Asif for Amir's career. Neither would I sacrifice Amir for Asif's career.
Both are our greatest bowling assets.
Lets get rid of both.
And what example will it set for future players? If the others are found guilty because of Amir and he returns to the team, the bookies will be sure to target younger players in the future, since they will know that the younger ones are safer investments.
