Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt signs confession note

Salman Butt

Former Pakistan national team captain Salman Butt signed a confession note admitting his role in the spot-fixing scandal during the Pakistan versus England series in 2010. Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan confirmed that Butt has signed the confession statement.

The 31-year-old Lahore-born batsman played 33 Tests, 78 ODIs and 24 T20s for Pakistan till August 2010. The left-handed opening batsman Butt and his teammates Mohammed Aamir and Mohammed Asif were banned for a minimum of five years for their part in arranging deliberate no-balls in return for money during an August 2010 Test against England at Lord's. He was also the leading his side when this incident happened.

"Butt had not specifically confessed to spot-fixing, so we gave him a statement to sign and he has specifically confessed to spot-fixing. The statement has been forwarded to the Anti-Corruption and Safety Unit of the International Cricket Council (ICC)". Khan said.

Look forward to returning to all forms of cricket: Butt

Talking about the confession statement, Butt said, "I have signed a confession letter because I want to play domestic cricket. I have offers from a few teams to play the forthcoming season."

International Cricket Council reconsidered the anti-corruption code to permit the guilty players to play domestic cricket from 2 to 3 months before the end of their ban periods. And on the basis of ICC’s reconsideration, 2003 debutant Butt is positive about his comeback in international cricket.

"Why not? If my form and fitness impress selectors then I look forward to playing international cricket," he said.