Amir makes it to national camp

Paceman Mohammad Amir promised to respect Pakistan's green cap and shirt after being named for a national camp on Friday, the first step toward regaining his place in country's team following a spot-fixing ban.

The 23-year-old has shown impressive form in domestic matches as well as in the Bangladesh Premier League since his five-year ban was relaxed in April this year then completey lifted three months ago.

On Friday cricket selectors cleared him for fitness training camp, which could pave the way for his inclusion in the national team. Amir said he will do his best to prove he is a changed man.

"I promise that I will do my best to respect the prestige of the green cap and Pakistan shirt," he told AFP.

The 26 players included for the fitness camp will be eligible for team's limited over series in New Zealand starting from January 15.

"The main objective of the camp is to improve the overall physical fitness of all players and to prepare them for the upcoming international events," said a PCB press release.

Amir's return was opposed by some current players, but Amir said he hoped he could win them over "with my performances and with my acts".