"I know some people, including former players have said (Mohammad) Aamir shouldn't be allowed to play cricket again, but I disagree because he has got the clearance from the ICC (International Cricket Council) to play domestic cricket and secondly, he is close to completing his five-year ban," Butt said.
Besides Butt, two other players -- Aamir and Mohammad Asif -- were banned for spot fixing during Pakistan's tour of England in 2010 -- and are serving a minimum five-year ban.
The ICC, this week announced that Aamir could resume playing domestic cricket under the revised anti-corruption laws, although his ban officially ends on September 2 this year.
"I respect all those people who have different opinions on this issue. But I believe that even if we have made mistakes, we have served our time. Why shouldn't we be given a chance to make a comeback?" asked Butt.
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"Aamir has a right to try to make a comeback to domestic cricket. My case is also pending with the Pakistan Cricket Board and I am waiting for further instructions," he added.
"I am happy for Aamir and I wish him well. I am confident that soon the PCB and ICC will also review my ban because I am still not finished as a cricketer and I want a shot at a comeback to top level cricket," he said.
Butt said he had also requested the PCB to put in a request with the ICC to review his ban, which ends this year.
"I will also request the ICC to drop my five year suspended ban," Butt stated.