Shane Watson, the Australian all-rounder, believes that the banned young Pakistani fast bowler, Mohammad Amir, deserves another chance in international cricket.
The 20-year-old cricketer from Gujjar Khan burst into the global arena during the ICC World T20 2009, held in England, immediately playing a huge role in his team’s title triumph.
Later on, the left-arm rookie proved his credentials in the other two formats of the game and was regarded as one of the finest young talents in present day sport.
Unfortunately, Amir, along with his fellow fast bowler, Mohammad Asif, was found involved in bowling deliberate no-balls in the Lord’s Test during Pakistan’s tour of England in 2010. The two bowlers and the then captain, Salman Butt, were later banned from competitive cricket for lengthy periods of time.
Watson, who is considered to be one of the world’s leading all-rounders these days, is of the view that Amir was a teenager when he committed the mistake and the International Cricket Council (ICC) should give him the benefit of doubt because of his inexperience.
The Aussie cricketer hopes that Amir returns to international cricket sooner or later, calling him one of the best young players of the recent times.
"I probably feel for him more than anyone because he’s only a young, naive and innocent young guy. Unfortunately he’s caught up with something. but I think he deserves a chance and allowed back into international cricket after serving a ban for spot-fixing because he's a great young talent," said Shane Watson.
Apart from Watson, a number of current and former cricketers from all across the globe hold a soft corner for the budding cricketer.
The list includes the former Indian captain, Rahul Dravid, who revealed earlier this year that he was a great fan of the left-arm fast bowler and prayed that he returns to the international fold.
"It's been disappointing as [I am] someone who loves the game, and loves watching young talent come through. We all want him to come back at some stage and I don't know whether that's. It's going to be a challenge," Dravid expressed.
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