LAHORE: Domestic players have criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for living in self-denial and supporting banned fast-bowler Mohammad Amir despite being a cheat.
Most of the players believe that Amir should not be allowed to return to international cricket.
The tainted bowler has been seen at the PCB headquarters Gaddafi Stadium in the last few days where he met top officials of the board.
“It’s a real shame that a cheat like Amir has been supported by the PCB, that is going all out to help him return to international cricket,” one of the international players appearing in the current domestic season told The Express Tribune.
“This has come as a slap on the face for players with a decent track record and a clean character, especially those who are striving to make it to the national team“.
He stressed that an example should be set for others to follow and discourage acts of ‘fixing’ as it has spread like a cancer in cricket.
Meanwhile, another player stated that an average player with a clear track record is a better player for Pakistan than someone who is top-class but corrupt.
“It is better that the PCB promotes players who are average and clean if they are serious about eliminating corruption instead of backing those who sold the country for money,”
“The board might argue that Amir is close to completing his punishment and he was aged under-18 but it’s all a lie. He should’ve been given sentence after medical tests.”
Another feeling among the players is that both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and PCB should end the drama of fighting against corruption and wasting millions on training and education programme against fixing.
“The PCB and ICC should stop making a fool out of the people in the name of zero tolerance policy against corruption. Unlimited anti-corruption lectures have been given in the name of training and education programmes which seem like a drama,” opined a former Test player.
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