Spot-fixer Aamer deserves Pakistan recall once his ban is over

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has called for Mohammad Aamer to be recalled to the national team once he has served his ban for spot-fixing.

Aamer was last year jailed along with Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif after taking part in spot-fixing during Pakistan's tour of England in a scandal that rocked cricket. 

Amir was also given a five-year ban from cricket but has appealed against the length of the sentence and indicated a desire to resume his cricket as soon as possible. 

Jailed: But Aamer (left) deserves a second chance, says Imran (right)

'I would have him back,' Khan said during an interview on the BBC's TMS. 'He didn't lie. He was straightforward. He said, "Look, I did this, it was a mistake, and I ask for forgiveness". 

'And for a 19-year-old, yes, I would forgive him. 

'My heart has always gone out to Aamer because he was one of the best young talents I've seen. But at least he pleaded guilty straight away and said "I've made a mistake".'

courtesy : dailymail.co.uk