Dubai: Banned Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamir has received an early reprieve for a return to domestic cricket following his cooperation with anti-corruption officials, the International Cricket Council said on Thursday.
"The ACSU Chairman, Sir Ronnie Flanagan, with the prior approval of the ICC Board and the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board), has exercised his discretion to allow Aamir to return to domestic cricket played under the auspices of the PCB with immediate effect," the ICC said in a statement.
Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Aamir were all banned for spot-fixing during Pakistan's tour of England in 2010, particularly for incidents during the fourth test at Lord's.
"The ACSU chairman was satisfied that Aamir had cooperated with the ACSU by fully disclosing his part in the matters that led to his disqualification, admitting his guilt, showing remorse and cooperating with the Unit's ongoing investigations and by recording messages for the ACSU education sessions," the statement added.
