I don't see myself playing in 2015 World Cup: Mohammad Amir

Pakistan's banned pacer Mohammad Amir has ruled out any chances of playing in the 2015 Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Amir, 22, who is serving a five year ban for spot fixing admitted that he didn't see any realistic chances of playing in the World Cup despite efforts from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to convince the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reduce the ban and allow him to resume playing cricket later this year.

A three-member sub committee of the ICC is due to meet in October to submit its final report on new anti-corruption laws which could allow Amir the chance to resume training and play first class cricket before his ban ends officially in September, 2015.

Oh really?? Well no one does. There is no way that anyone guilty of match fixing should ever be allowed to play international cricket again. Actually scratch that. They should not be allowed to play any form of organized cricket again. EVER.

I believe and penal system should be aimed at rehabilitation and most frequently the people caught are not those principally responsible. They are not the ring leaders and those are the one you want bought to justice.


Aamir did wrong and should have served a ban but most importantly, the ICC should be utilising him in speaking to youngsters.


Really those who are involved in match fixing are mainly those who are poorly paid.


3 year, in my humble view, was adequate for Aamir and during that time the ICC should have had a tour of duty to educate youngsters.


However you may blame the few cricketers caught but until the bigwigs are found and bought to justice, i fear this racket will continue.

I agree with your stance. There should be a no tolerance policy on spot-fixing in any sport.

That being said, it appears that Amir agrees with Mail's point about speaking with youngsters:

'"I would suggest to the PCB to appoint a committee of senior players who can be tasked with keeping a watch on young players in domestic cricket and also in the national team and who can groom and educate these players on how to avoid the pitfalls of world cricket."

He added, though, that the ultimate responsibility rests with the player himself.

"Seniors can play a big role in educating the new players," he said. "But at the end, it is also a fact that, as an individual, one has to be honest with oneself. If you are honest then no one can touch you."

Amir Rules Out World Cup Chances