I am happy to see Amir back. It's good to see that he has realised his mistake, learnt from it and rectified himself.'
IMAGE: Pakistan's Mohammad Amir celebrates after taking a wicket during the One-Day International against New Zealand, in Wellington, on January 25, 2016. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
The jury is still out on whether Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who returned to international cricket after serving a five-year ban for his role in the spot-fixing scandal in 2010, should have been allowed to return to cricket, but India vice-captain Virat Kohli is "happy" to see the talented left-arm pacer back.
Amir, along with Pakistan teammates Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, was banned for five years for his involvement in spot-fixing during a Test against England at Lord's in 2010. He made a comeback this year after serving his suspension.
When Kohli was asked about the game against Pakistan, he did speak about Amir's return.
"I don't feel anything different playing Pakistan. It's the same game of cricket. I look at all opposition with the same view. Matches against Pakistan are certainly competitive. People may feel excited but for players it's the same as any other team.
Amir, along with Pakistan teammates Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, was banned for five years for his involvement in spot-fixing during a Test against England at Lord's in 2010. He made a comeback this year after serving his suspension.
When Kohli was asked about the game against Pakistan, he did speak about Amir's return.
"I don't feel anything different playing Pakistan. It's the same game of cricket. I look at all opposition with the same view. Matches against Pakistan are certainly competitive. People may feel excited but for players it's the same as any other team.
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