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Muhammad Amir has tossed away the chance of a 100,000 deal with Yorkshire because of the match-fixing scandal. The 18-year-old fast bowler - who flew home to Pakistan along with fellow suspects Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif - was Yorkshire's No 1 choice to be overseas player for 2011. But the plan was scuppered as soon as Amir was charged by the ICC's anti-corruption unit. Legendary former batsman Geoff Boycott, who operates as a global talent spotter for Yorkshire, suggested Amir to the county. Yorkshire director of cricket Martyn Moxon said: Amir is a magnificent young bowler and we were interested in signing him for next season. He would have tapped into the local Asian population but it is fair to say we are now looking elsewhere.
