<p><br /> Former South Africa bowler Henry Williams has called for Mohammad Amir to be treated with compassion if found guilty of spot fixing.<br /> </p><p><br /> Williams himself was banned for six months in 2000 for his role in the Hansie Cronje match-fixing scandal after admitting to accepting money to underperform in a one-day international.<br /> </p><p><br /> He believes that, if guilty, the highly promising 18-year-old Amir, who denies any wrongdoing, would have succumbed to peer pressure and must be shown leniency.<br /> </p><p><br /> "This was a terrible offence, a disaster for cricket across the whole world," Williams said. "I think they will get life bans, which I don't think is fair, especially for this young guy Amir.<br /> </p><p><br /> "Amir is a world-class cricketer who is 18 years old. His career lies ahead of him. At his age he shouldn't get a life ban.<br /> </p><p><br /> "He should be fined and get a ban for two or three years. Then he should be brought back into the system because he's still young. If a young player is approached by the captain or a senior player, they should report them. But of course they will fear for their selection in the next game.<br /> </p>
