It would be great if Aamer can come back: Dravid

[Tiger80]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/It-would-be-great-if-Aamer-can-come-back-Dravid/articleshow/12352995.cms LONDON: Disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Aamer has got some much-needed support from Indian batting great Rahul Dravid, who feels it would be "great" if the youngster manages to make a comeback after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing. The 19-year-old was recently released from prison after completing half of a six-month sentence for his involvement in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal that shook international cricket. "He's a superb player and when he's served his ban, I'd hope he'd be able to come back. It's not easy to stay away from the game for so long, to not play it, and be able to come back," Dravid told 'BBC Sport'. Aamer, who at 18 became the youngest bowler to take 50 Test wickets before being shamed by the scandal, claimed he was "manipulated" by his then skipper Salman Butt, who took advantage of their "good friendship". Dravid said he hoped the teen has learnt his lesson from the ordeal he went through and would come back a better player. "It's been disappointing as (I am) someone who loves the game, and loves watching young talent come through," said Dravid. "It was difficult on everybody across the world who saw such a young talent, and unfortunately he made a few mistakes. We all want him to come back at some stage and I don't know whether that's... it's going to be a challenge. I hope he can do it; it would be great if he can," he added.

[deathmonger]

Dravid hardly knows Aamer and gave a polite reply befitting his nature.

[Prakat]

I'm sensing Dravid will be offered a responsibility in the ICC soon.

[Cricket Tragic]

Dravid "saying the right thing" as always.

[Nova]

Dravid :hatsoff: Serve the punishment and come back rehabilitated.. nothing wrong with that!

[Dravid_TheWall]

Sala, I might need a name change soon. Aamer should never play again. Need to send out a strong msg. Game is dirty as it is. He completely ruined that series in England. Looks like Dravid chasing commie role or something.

[Alchemist]

Dravid wants Pakistan Batting coach job. :winky:

[Utalk]

Dravid wants Pakistan Batting coach job. :winky:

We will have him in no time. Our batting is crying out for a technically solid guy to guide them.

[Crookbond]

We will have him in no time. Our batting is crying out for a technically solid guy to guide them.

:facepalm:

[Clarke]

Dravid wants Pakistan Batting coach job. :winky:

You know, when they call the pitch a minefield, it shouldn't be taken in the literal sense ;)

[DomainK]

We will have him in no time. Our batting is crying out for a technically solid guy to guide them.

I always believed that there was nothing wrong the coaches Pakistan had, the fault always was with the players' inability and lack of will to learn and improve.

[kevinpp24]

That's why dravid is a pure gentleman.

[Sachinism]

Shame on Dravid for coming out in support of a spot-fixer. [/sarcasm]

[MUMBAISKIPPER]

surprised to see a player like Dravid making such comments

[Jersey #10]

He belongs in the ICC

[Texy]

:giggle::giggle:

[Dravid_TheWall]

^ The dwarf thought he was bigger than the game and Dravid may even let him attempt to break Lara's record (would never get near it anyway). Dravid thought otherwise :cantstop:

[Alchemist]

It would be great of Kasab can be free and go back to his family : Dravid

[yoda]

"He's a superb player and when he's served his ban, I'd hope he'd be able to come back. It's not easy to stay away from the game for so long, to not play it, and be able to come back," Dravid told 'BBC Sport'.

Once he has served his ban, he is ofc entitled to come back and play. What's the big deal?

[CG]

What do you expect dravid to say?courts and icc have laid the rules of his punishment.Dravid stated the obvious.Gibbs served his ban and many other have done so.