- Mohammad Amir was included in training squad of 26 players
- Amir has returned to the Pakistan squad from his ban for spot-fixing
- ‘I will not attend the camp as long as Amir is there,’ Azhar Ali said
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20:54 GMT, 24 December 2015
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Updated:
21:15 GMT, 24 December 2015
One-day captain Azhar Ali and experienced all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez have refused to attend a Pakistan training camp because of Mohammad Amir’s inclusion.
Last week paceman Amir took a big step towards international re-integration following a ban for match-fixing when he was named in Pakistan’s training and fitness squad ahead of next month’s limited-over matches in New Zealand.
‘I will not attend the camp as long as Amir is there,’ Azhar was quoted as saying on Thursday. ‘This is my decision.

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir’s return to Pakistan’s training squad has prompted some of the team to pull out

Amir, who was banned for spot-fixing, dives for the ball as he returns to the international fold
‘I don’t want to comment on Hafeez’s decision but we both have the same stance.’
Amir, former test captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif served jail sentences in Britain after being found guilty in 2011 of various offences of corrupt behaviour.
The trio were cleared to return to the sport by the International Cricket Council in September after serving suspensions.
Left-armer Amir, 23, was one of 26 players named for the Pakistan fitness camp in Lahore that will last until January 7.

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez (above) and captain Azhar Ali have pulled out of the squad
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