London: Pakistani pacer Mohammed Amir could be in further trouble as the ICC has launched an investigation into claims that the bowler had defied the ban imposed on him by the world body by playing in an English Division One competition.
 According to ICC, the ban imposed on Mohammad Amir is absolutely worldwide, covering all levels and any activities connected with cricket. © AFP |
The ICC ban on Amir - and his Pakistani national teammates Slaman Butt and Mohammed Asif - bars him from participating in the game at any recognised level and his turning up for the English club side could be in breach of ICC terms and conditions on his sanction.
"We are investigating and awaiting the details. If true, it is clearly a breach of the sanction imposed in February.
"The ban is absolutely worldwide, covering all levels and any activities connected with cricket. What might happen next is a hypothetical question at this stage," ICC spokesman Colin Gibson was quoted as saying by the newspaper.
An ECB spokesman said, "We are aware of this incident and we are investigating as a matter of urgency along with the ICC to see if this game falls under our jurisdiction."
Amir was central to Addington's 81-run victory in the game, against St Luke's CC. He surprisingly opened the innings and scored 60 before returning bowling figures of four for nine in seven overs, according to the newspaper.
Amir was handed a five-year ban from the game after being found guilty of bowling no-balls on demand during the Lord's Test against England last summer.
Amir's teammates Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif were also handed bans and all three players are awaiting trial at Southwark Crown Court over allegations of cheating and conspiracy to obtain and accept corrupt payments.
PTI
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