I think many batsmen were happy when Asif was banned: Pietersen on talent gone astray

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Apr 13 2020 | 9:02 PM IST

Former England star batsman Kevin Pietersen on Monday rated Mohammad Asif as the best he has faced in his career and believed many of the world's top batsmen were "happy" when the tainted Pakistan pacer was banned for spot-fixing.

Asif along with teammates Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir were handed lengthy suspensions by the International Cricket Council over their involvement in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal in England.

"I think there's plenty batters around the world that were happy he got banned!

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First Published: Apr 13 2020 | 9:02 PM IST

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