Asif, Salman and Amir licensed to Play all Cricket From Sep 2

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The three players were found guilty of various offences of corrupt behavior relating to the Lords Test between England and Pakistan in August 2010 by the independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal on February 5, 2011, with their sanctions backdated to commence on September 2, 2010 (the date on which they were initially charged and provisionally suspended).

Furthermore, the ban on left-arm pacer Muhammad Amir will also expire on the same date following permission being granted to him to play at domestic level earlier this year.

The sanctions against Pakistan's Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt will expire on September 1, the ICC has confirmed. That means the trio, who were banned for their role in spot-fixing on Pakistan's tour to England in 2010, can return to competitive cricket - including international cricket - from September 2.

Wednesday's announcement means Butt, Asif and Amir will be eligible for Pakistan's series against England in the UAE in October, five years on from the Lord's Test, although it is unlikely, given how long they have all been out of the game, that they will be selected.