September 2nd came and went and the 5 year ban on the three tainted Pakistani players ends. The players being Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir.
Although Mohammad Aamir was given permission to play domestic cricket a bit earlier than his ban expired, everyone is now talking about whether these three players deserve another chance at playing for Pakistan on the International stage.
All three have shown the willingness to play for their country again and say that they will make a place for themselves based on their performances.
Okay, that’s nice to hear, but do we really want these players back in the ranks of the Pakistani team? Players who sold Pakistan for a few bucks? Players who have been labeled as traitors?
The question may not just be about their performances (Mohammad Aamir has been performing admirably domestically). The dilemma is more than just that. What about the effect they will have on the upcoming cricketing generation? Will the return of the trio give them a message that its okay to sell their country, say sorry and come back to play again?
The PCB seems open to taking these tainted players back into their folds, however some former players like Ramiz Raja and Sikander Bakht are dead against this idea. However, legends such as Imran Khan and Waseem Akram recommend giving them another chance.
Do you want Asif and Salman Butt to be back in Pakistan Team?
Ramiz Raza writes on ESPNcricinfo.com
“I am all for rehabilitation and for finding ways to set a young man back on course in his life. But it just can’t be in the game that he sullied and brought disrepute to.”
However Waseem Akram thinks otherwise.
“He was a young boy, he made a mistake and regretted it. He has learnt from his mistake. He went through the ICC rehabilitation programme and was on every video from the ICC on match-fixing. I have seen people make bigger mistakes in their lives, not just cricketers and then come back to do their job. I think he has done his time and we should forgive and forget, and let him move on and play his cricket again. He is a rare talent.”
The Arguments for & Against
People who say that they want the trio to play cricket again say that they have paid their dues by spending time in jail and then being banned for 5 years.
They have a point there but is that enough to curb corruption in the sports world? That is what the other side has to say.
They believe that these three should be made an example of so that no one else dares to do such a thing again.
In my opinion most people who advocate that the three be allowed back are what I call ‘Aamir Biased’. They actually want Mohammed Aamir back playing cricket for Pakistan.
Every debate around this matter generally sidetracks and becomes Mohammad Aamir-centric. Even the PCB made special efforts to negotiate with the ICC for Aamir’s early return and not the other two.
My Opinion
Of course I have an opinion and it matters!!
In my opinion, we should be selective in who we let back onto the field.
Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt were both seasoned players and had been in the team on and off for several years. Both were mature and sensible. In addition to this, both of them were adamant that they did not do anything wrong even when faced with the evidence of spot fixing and certain conviction looming over their heads.
Aamir took a wrong turn at a tender age of 18-19, where one is quite naïve and gullible and easily influenced. He also stepped up after his arrest and owned up to his mistake and apologized to the whole word and the nation for it.
Basically what I am saying is that we should let Mohammad Aamir play and keep Asif and Butt out. However, it is highly unlikely that such a biased decision will be made so it is better to just allow all of them play.
The real test however, will actually be in the dressing room where these players will be with their team mates. It is there where true acceptance will be needed. If the team and players do not accept them back they will never be able to perform and make a place for them on the team, ban or no ban.
So for now, just let them play and let fate take its turn.
Aamir can get one chance since he had one slip-up and he is a decent player also however no chance for another oversights, Salman i dont think and even he is not that competent like Aamir so you can have hitter batsman than Salman, i can say no for Salman, Asif not atall in light of the fact that he had same issuse in the past for him no shot
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Can give Amir benefit of doubt as he was young and inexperienced. Butt was the main perpetrator, mature and experienced to the point that he was considered fit to be captain and therefore absolutely no excuse. Asif, bah, he has so much history that he should be banned twice over!
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Aamir can get one chance because he had one mistake and he is a good player as well but no chance for another mistakes, Salman i dont think and even he is not that capable like Aamir so you can have batter batsman than Salman, i can say no for Salman, Asif not atall because he had same issuse in the past for him no chance. Board should more stricket and educate players before they come in team
amir or asif ko aina chaiya ha wapis team ma lekin salman ko litar mar ka pak sa nikal daina chaiya ha chor sallay
I am a Bangladeshi.I love pakistan cricket since 1992. I will hate Pakistan team next if bloody Hafiz and stupid Azhar will play pak team. Amir alrdy got his punishment. so he definitely should got chance. my qustion, when yasir will back after his suspension what will do this bastard couple? what is the role of Azhar in pak team?he move down his team at 9th position. Hafiz bowling is suspended several time,is not it a clam for pak team? plz kick this nonsense couple and save pak team. ……So, I things Azhar ali ko team saw dafa kar do our Shoaib Malik ko ODI captain bana do
Although I’m from INDIA…
In my opinion trio should be given a chance…..they all have potential in them
Although I’m fro INDIA…
In my opinion trio should be given a chance…..they all have potential in them
Yes I think only Salman Butt and M Amir
yes Amir deserves a chance & should be included in the squad for upcoming new zealand tour bcoz he really got a talent
I think mohammad amir should be given a chance to play again for pakistan .nodobut mohammad amir has committed a heinous crime he has already been punished for the same .it should be observed whether amir has any repentance for what he did 5 years before. He must understand that he is not only playing cricket for his nation but he is an ambassador of pakistan .so far as asif $ salman is concerned they should .not be allowed to play for pakistan because they duo were quite mature when they brought disrepute to pakistan .
I think mohammad amir should be given a chance to play again for pakistan .nodobut mohammad amir has committed a heinous crime he has already been punished for the same .it should be observed whether amir has any repentance for what he did 5 years before. He must understand that he is not only playing cricket for his nation but he is an ambassador of pakistan .so far as asif $ salman is concerned they should be allowed to play for pakistan because they duo were quite mature when they brought disrepute to pakistan .
PCB should give a chance to play for the team.
http://www.t20worldcup.pk/pakistan-team-squad/
I Think a ll three have paid heavy price of their crime. ICC has allowed them to take part in the International cricket. There is no reason to disallow them from playing in the Cricket matches. They certainly deserve another chance.
All I have to say that I don’t think that salman and asif should be in our team I have 0% faith in them and about aamir he was forced to do that or he was terrified for his future in the pakistani team so my opinion is we give him another chance to serve pakistani team and be part of #greenteam again…….thanks