10 Controversies that hogged the spotlight in 2015

9. The Mohammad Amir acceptance saga:

Mohammad Hafeez had turned down an offer from Chittagong Vikings to feature in the BPL as the franchise had already signed Mohammad Amir. The former captain said he could not share a dressing room with a player who has tarnished the image of the nation. “It is not about individuals or any personality clash. It is about the image of Pakistan cricket. I cannot play with any player who has tarnished and brought a bad name to the country,” Hafeez had told the media.

Things took another turn when Hafeez and ODI captain Azhar Ali refused to join the camp because of Amir’s presence. But later, everything was sorted as Amir joined the conditioning camp. He said he was sorry for what had happened and again apologised to everyone at the meeting. The atmosphere was emotional, as Hafeez accepted his apology on behalf of the team. Amir has now been picked in Pakistan squad that will tour New Zealand.