Islamabad, Nov 4: The Pakistan Cricket Board said Friday teenage fast bowler Mohammad Amir attended anti-corruption lectures and understood the risks of fixing when he signed a central contract in 2010.
Amir told GEO TV that the PCB did not educate him about match-fixing and its consequences.
A court in London on Thursday sentenced Amir to six months for bowling deliberate no-balls during a test match last year. Two other Pakistani cricketers -- Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif -- were sentenced for 2½ years and 1 year respectively.
But the PCB said in a statement that Amir's central contract contained a clause pertaining to corruption in cricket when he signed it in March 2010.
"The code of conduct clearly states that by signing the same the player commits to abiding by all ICC rules regarding betting, match fixing, corruption, and any matter that could call into question the integrity of the game," the PCB said.
"Amir acknowledged that he understood the code and his responsibilities under the same. Amir also committed that he would abide by these rules and any others formulated in this regard."
The PCB also said that before any international series, players attend lectures warning them of the dangers of associating with strangers.
"Amir participated in a number of ICC tournaments including the U-19 World Cup and two Twenty20 World Cups where he attended anti-corruption lectures," the PCB added.
