Reports suggest former Check captain may be denied UK visa if chooseed for Pakistan’s tour of England in summer time 2016
Salman Butt being given a police escort in London, on March 17, 2011. PHOTO: AFP
Former Pakistan Check captain Salman Butt might be denied a return to the nationwide aspect as a consequence of legislations positioned by UK authorities, based on stories.
Butt, who was banned for 5 years in 2010 by the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) after his involvement in a spot-fixing scandal, acquired a 30-month jail sentence in Britain.
Nevertheless, the 31-yr-previous served simply seven months earlier than being allowed to return to Pakistan beneath UK’s early launch scheme which holds the situation that the individual might not return to the nation inside ten years of the top of formal sentence.
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In response to ESPNCricinfo, this may imply that Butt could possibly be denied a visa if he was chosen for Pakistan’s tour of England in summer time 2016.
The previous captain returned from his ban to home cricket in January and scored 536 runs at a mean of 107.20 within the Nationwide One-Day Cup. Present Pakistan Check captain Misbahul Haq is claimed to be eager to get Butt into the aspect this summer time, however his plans could also be defied by UK visa laws.
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However Misbah sees the Pakistan Cup which begins immediately as one other alternative for the 31-yr-previous to shine. “We’ve a settled line up between Quantity three and seven however the opening slot shouldn’t be as constant as the remainder of the order,” Misbah stated.
“There are points and we’re taking a look at a pair extra choices, together with Shan Masood and Salman Butt. Butt is an effective prospect and he has additionally scored ample runs after his comeback,” he added. “He seems good in follow periods, however now we’ve got to see how properly he does within the upcoming event.”
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