Younis urges ban reduction for Amir

Younis urges ban reduction for Amir
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Summary Amir was released from jail on Wednesday because of good behavior after serving half sentence.

Former Pakistan captain and coach Waqar Younis has urged the International Cricket Council to review its five-year ban on young paceman Mohammad Amir.Amir was released from jail on Wednesday because of good behavior after serving half his six-month sentence for spot-fixing during a test against England in August 2010.Younis says Amir could only make a comeback if his suspension is reduced because its difficult for a fast bowler to keep himself fit if he is not allowed to play even club cricket.Amirs suspension from all levels of cricket will not end until September 2015.
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