MATCH FIXING PAKISTANI TAKES 7 WICKET HAUL

Returning paceman Mohammad Amir took seven wickets in an innings of a domestic match in Multan on Friday, saying he is overjoyed with his progress after being relieved of a spot-fixing ban.

The 23-year left-arm paceman is playing domestic matches as part of his rehabilitation under the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after a five-year ban ended earlier this month.

Along with Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif he was banned in a 2010 spot-fixing scandal which rocked the cricket world. Playing for Sui Southern Gas Corporation in the qualifying round (a non first-class match), Amir finished with 7-61 to complete a 10-wicket haul in the match against State Bank of Pakistan.

That took his tally to 17 wickets in two matches after he finished with seven in the first game.

“I am enjoying my bowling and am satisfied with my progress,” Amir said. “I am feeling better day by day.”

Amir said he was focused on domestic matches and was not thinking of returning to international cricket.

“My focus is on domestic matches and I want my team to qualify for the main rounds,” said Amir, whose side will qualify for the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy – Pakistan’s premier first-class tournament – if they win the next game.

“International cricket is not on my mind yet and once I attain that full rhythm, only then I will make my future plans,” said Amir.

PCB earlier this month said all three players have to complete a comprehensive rehabilitation programme before getting closer to national selection.

The programme includes charity work and lectures to young players on how to avoid the pitfalls of corruption in cricket.

just wish him well

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