LAHORE – The International Cricket Council (ICC) said Thursday that the suspended Pakistan trio can become the part of World Cup squad if they are declared innocent by the independent tribunal. The ICC had suspended three Pakistani players former skipper Salman Butt, fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir for their alleged involvement in spot fixing after claims by a British tabloid News of the World (NOTW) in August last year during the fourth npower test match between Pakistan and England at Lord’s.
The ICC has formed three members tribunal to decide the fate of these players. The tribunal started its hearing in Doha from Thursday and will continue till January 11.
In the meantime, the deadline of announcing the preliminary squad for the participating teams has ended and the ICC has said that the suspended trio can play World Cup if they are declare innocent by the Beloff-led tribunal. The news is very positive for the Pakistan team as they are seriously missing the services of Amir and Asif in their vulnerable bowling department and inclusion of either Amir or Asif will certainly lift the morale of the team and also boost the chances of the Pakistan cricket team in the mega event.
Suspended trio can play World Cup
