Mohammad Amir didn't deserve a second chance: Kevin Pietersen

Out of favour England batsman Kevin Pietersen has joined the bandwagon of players who believe Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir should be banned for life as he was involved in the infamous 2010 spot-fixing scandal

London: Out of favour England batsman Kevin Pietersen has joined the bandwagon of players who believe Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir should be banned for life as he was involved in the infamous 2010 spot-fixing scandal.

Kevin Pietersen and Mohammad Amir

"They have broken the rules, should pay the price and not be given a second chance," Pietersen wrote in The Telegraph yesterday.

"If you cheat the system either by taking drugs or money to under-perform then you are mugging the spectators, your teammates and a sport that has been around a lot longer than you. People always deserve a second chance in life but sport is different." Pietersen said devaluing the sport which is one's livelihood is like breaking the 11th and 12th commandments of the Bible.

"We are paid to play a sport we love and are damn lucky to lead the life of a professional cricketer. To try and gain an advantage by taking drugs or devaluing your sport by being bribed is breaking the 11th and 12th commandments. There can be no way back," he said.

However, the 36-year-old has warned the England players and fans against provoking the left-arm pacer when he steps out at Lord's tomorrow.

"He is just as quick, and as competitive as ever. He is verbal. He lets you know he is bowling at you. He will cop a load of stick off the English fans but he will not take a step back. It is going to make great viewing," Pietersen wrote.

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