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LAHORE: Tainted former player Salman Butt is likely to complete his rehabilitation programme as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar M. Khan has informed the cricketer he will receive a letter in this regard within the next couple of days.
A brief meeting between Shaharyar and Salman was held at the PCB offices here on Monday during which the player expressed his availability for the rehab programme to get himself cleared for domestic cricket in the first phase and then for international contests.
Salman’s suspension could be reduced to five years, provided he admits his role in spot-fixing scam besides completing the rehab programme. Salman admitted his role before media last year but is yet to complete the rehab programme.
There are reports that in the remaining rehab programme Salman is required to address any PCB team, during which he will express his hate against corrupt practices in the game, and will admit his fault. He will also advise the members of that team not to get involved in such practices.
After it, he may also be cleared both by the PCB and the ICC to play domestic cricket.
Published in Dawn, November 18th , 2014
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Nov 18, 2014 08:51am
PCB needs to make sure he doesnt get a chance again so that no one else dares do such a thing again. There are a number of talented youngsters out there to honour the green cap..
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Nov 18, 2014 08:52am
Do we think the crime they have committed could be forgiven. they have put all pakistani players reputation on stake with their act.
PCB must not consider their inclusion for saving the future of cricket in pakistan.
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Nov 18, 2014 08:53am
donno whether he deserves this or not. But better he should be given a chance
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Nov 18, 2014 08:58am
Please do not bring him back to cricket. He not only disgraced his nation but also disgraced the game
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Nov 18, 2014 09:23am
He is not tainted but convicted
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Nov 18, 2014 09:55am
we say we need to educate people in Pakistan for it to prosper ..... here is one classic example ..... Salman an urbanite and with exceptional family and academic background not only did it but also lured Aamir with no education and Asif with basic education into it .... shame on your Salman you still have the audacity to come back to Cricket...
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Nov 18, 2014 09:59am
Aamir deserves pardon, as he did not mislead the courts and showed remorse. Plus he was 17-18 and at very impressionable age was conned into a situation smartly. Salman destroyed the career of two team mates(who by now probably would have been the top 2 bowlers in the world, and hence Pakistan's biggest assets), he mislead the young Amir, misled the ICC, the nation and the courts. All inspute of the fact that he was a mature educated man in his mid twenties, who was also the captain of the side. Im sorry but please keep this guy and Asif (who had previously been involved in drugs) away from the national team.
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Nov 18, 2014 10:47am
Now that finally Pakistani team has gelled as a great fighting unit please keep these corrupt players away from the team. We should remember what these players did in Sydney test with the help of K. Akmal? Keep corrupt players and politicians away from the team. No place for these and Afridi, Akmal, and Malik. Let us not destroy our winning combination and not start politics and groupings.
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Nov 18, 2014 10:56am
For God's sake keep this guy out of media & limelight. He is one of those who has brought us to the stage of "proud to be a Pakistani".
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Nov 18, 2014 11:06am
He is a matured and well educated person and knew everything about fixing and stakes involved in it but he did not abstain from it and defamed the country and paki players. He must not be allowed to play any kind of official cricket. He is a liar and just for the sake of earning money from the game he is apologizing. Must stop him from defaming the country again.
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Nov 18, 2014 11:47am
He will be back after challenging in court PCB decision that preferential treatment was given to Amir, when PCB raised Amir 's case In ICC and not his.
Court will give stay order seek clarification from PCB, that why the case of one convicted felon is given preference over others.
What would be the reply on the basis point of law?
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Nov 18, 2014 12:09pm
No, NO, No...................Please do Pakistanis a FAVOR.....keep him away from us we do not want him aywhere never in Domestic cricket or international. Have MERCY on us Mr Sheharyar.
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Nov 18, 2014 12:28pm
This guy is crooked to the core, he never admitted his guilt out of true remorse but only as an emotional ploy. If he had done the crime in his personal capacity as an ordinary citizen, it would be a different thing, but he hatched the scheme knowing fully well that he was representing Pakistan at the time. He tainted not only himself but the country, the nation and the game of cricket as well. Now I agree that everyone deserves a second chance in life but that second chance for this convicted thug must NOT include him representing Pakistan at any level, anywhere in the world. He can be allowed to play cricket and then let local employers/sponsor figure out if they are interested in his "skills". It's not like he was some world class opening batsman anyways, we won't miss him in the team. I am sure there are other ways that he can earn his livelyhood in an honest way, if nothing else, local McDonalds is always hiring.
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Nov 18, 2014 12:50pm
He is a criminal. He has disgraced the nation and destroyed a youngsters career. Even if there is not any one left to play for the country, no one will bring a traitor back.
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Nov 18, 2014 12:58pm
Keep all of them out !! What do you mean admits his role in spot fixing?? They all have served jail terms!! I wonder how will they get visa to travel abroad after having criminal convictions ???
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Nov 18, 2014 01:11pm
When PM comes to power by rigging why cannot salman come back to cricket.
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Nov 18, 2014 02:04pm
I cant believe these people are still in news
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Nov 18, 2014 02:04pm
He is CONVICTED. . . PCB chairman must remember this.
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Nov 18, 2014 02:17pm
I think he should be forgiven and given a chance again.Forgiveness is the attribute of strong societies. He made the mistake and tasted the pain and agony of punishment.
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Nov 18, 2014 02:29pm
Greedy peoples like him don't need to play cricket, he disgraced our nation.
No chance for him
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Nov 18, 2014 02:36pm
@Burki
honesty is must.
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Nov 18, 2014 03:24pm
Oh no. Lets bring along young honest players than trying to cleanse spent fuel. Salman should rather focus on charity work to start feeling good about himself. I would be uneasy as a cricket fan to see him represent Pakistan!
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Nov 18, 2014 04:34pm
He wasn't that talented that we need him back so badly. Your through boy, make way for the younger lads.
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Nov 18, 2014 06:10pm
Why is this news? We don't care if he completes it 100 times... disgrace.
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Nov 18, 2014 06:12pm
Proven criminals who spent time in Jail, should not be allowed in any capacity in role modal positions to inspire and influence the future innocent players. But then again we are Pakistanis, we have exceptions but no rules.
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Nov 18, 2014 06:20pm
This guy should never wear Pakistan colours again. simple
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Nov 18, 2014 06:23pm
Why shouldn't he be given a chance now ? only because he was found guilty. Lots of our senior BIG named players of 90s had disgraced the nation by match fixing. BUT they never proven guilty so they continued to played and made lots of records (for themselves not for team). The precedent should have been set before. He should be given a chance on the basis of his current form and fitness only.
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Nov 18, 2014 06:43pm
He was given a chance and the honor to represent his country, but he betrayed the trust for money. He stands convicted in a court of law, but he still does not want to come clean on his guilt. He just wants to be pardoned and be a member of the Team Pakistan!! How ridiculous!! There are far more better and far more honest players out there who deserve a place in the team. Please do not insult the nation and make the country a laughing stock in the world by bringing a convicted criminal into the national team.
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Nov 18, 2014 06:50pm
Once complete he should official retire....for good.
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Nov 18, 2014 10:06pm
So if he admits now that he was involved in the spot fixing and denied in court that means he lied under oath.
No matter what all of them belong in the museum now.
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Nov 18, 2014 10:22pm
@Rehan education is not a sufficient condition for prosperity, but is (almost) a necessary one. It would be a good analysis to see why someone of Salman's background resorted to such tactics to attain large amounts of wealth in a short period of time - but I doubt it is as uncommon as it appears. He was just stupid enough to be caught with his hands in the cookie jar.
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Nov 22, 2014 04:55am
He should be sent to jail again rather than letting him play even cricket on the street let alone first class or international
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Nov 25, 2014 08:10pm
Pakistan needs Asif not him. PCB should do something for Asif.
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