Pakistan’s teenage fast bowler and spot-fixing accused Mohammad Aamer, who was jailed in England with two other Pakistani cricketers, was released on Wednesday because of good behaviour after serving half of his six-month sentence.

The 19-year-old Aamer was freed from a young offenders' institution in Weymouth, southwest England. Aamer pleaded guilty before the trial at London's Southwark Crown Court last year. Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt and bowler Mohammad Asif are still serving their sentences after being convicted of also fixing part of a Test against England at Lord's in August 2010.

"Aamer is in high spirits and he will meet with his lawyers to decide when to appeal in Court of Arbitration against ICC's five-year suspension. Now that he has served his punishment, I am very optimistic that ICC will also look into the long term suspension," Aamer's mentor, Asif Bajwa, told the sources after speaking to the player.

After his release, Aamer released a statement that only referred to Pakistan's recent victories over England in their first test matches since the fixing-tainted 2010 series. "I am delighted for the Pakistani cricket team. My thoughts are with them," Aamer said in a statement. He added, "I wish them every success. I will not be making any further comment."

Let’s see what ICC would decide over the cricketer’s future!

Source: TNN