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Umar Akmal apologises for not reporting spot-fixing approaches

Umar Akmal apologises for not reporting spot-fixing approaches

Umar Akmal was banned in February 2020 for failure to report approaches related to fixing just before the start of fifth season of Pakistan Super League

08 July,2021 11:07 AM IST | Lahore | PTI
Kamran Akmal offers to pay brother Umar's fine for sake of his rehab programme

Kamran Akmal offers to pay brother Umar's fine for sake of his rehab programme

The PCB recently rejected Umar's request that he be allowed to pay a 4.25 million rupees fine imposed on him by the Court of Arbitration for Sports in February in installments to pave the way for him to return to cricket.

10 May,2021 10:13 AM IST | Karachi | PTI
Pakistan cricket still in fix after the Lord's scandal

Pakistan cricket still in fix after the Lord's scandal

Ten years since the Lord's scandal saw Mohd Amir, Mohd Asif and Salman Butt pulled up for fixing, Asian cricketing giant continues to reel under the after-effects of corruption.

06 June,2020 08:44 AM IST | Karachi | AFP
Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal files appeal against 3-year ban

Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal files appeal against 3-year ban

The cricket governing board has confirmed the receipt of Akmal's appeal and will form a panel of independent adjudicators to hear the case

20 May,2020 10:03 AM IST | London | ANI
Banned Umar Akmal doesn't divulge details of suspected bookies

Banned Umar Akmal doesn't divulge details of suspected bookies

"Umar acted very strange. On One hand, he admits he should have reported the meetings to the PCB but yet refuses to give any details of what was discussed at these meetings."

10 May,2020 01:16 PM IST | Karachi | PTI
Umar Akmal's brother Kamran: He must learn from Kohli, Dhoni, Tendulkar

Umar Akmal's brother Kamran: He must learn from Kohli, Dhoni, Tendulkar

Look how he has turned into world's number one batsman. Then there is our own Babar Azam who is now in the top three in the world. "Then there are other examples like Dhoni. Look at the way he led his team

30 April,2020 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Part of Umar Akmal's ban could be suspended: PCB source

Part of Umar Akmal's ban could be suspended: PCB source

After the hour-long hearing of the panel held on April Monday in Lahore, where Umar appeared himself to plead his case, Justice (retd) Miran Chohan announced a three-year ban on the batsman for failing to report corrupt approaches

30 April,2020 10:33 AM IST | Karachi | PTI
Ramiz Raja: So, Umar Akmal officially makes it to the list of idiots

Ramiz Raja: So, Umar Akmal officially makes it to the list of idiots

Umar has been banned by the Pakistan Cricket Board from all forms of cricket for three years after pleading guilty to failing to report match-fixing approaches

28 April,2020 11:36 AM IST | Lahore | IANS
Umar Akmal gets three-year ban for not reporting corrupt approaches

Umar Akmal gets three-year ban for not reporting corrupt approaches

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had suspended the 29-year-old in February pending an anti-corruption investigation by its disciplinary panel

28 April,2020 10:01 AM IST | Karachi | PTI
Misbah-Ul-Haq wants clear policy against corrupt cricketers

Misbah-Ul-Haq wants clear policy against corrupt cricketers

The Pakistan Cricket Board charged him under their anti-corruption code. His 14-day deadline to reply ends later Tuesday. Head coach Misbah said Umar has to decide his own fate. "You and I can't do anything," Misbah told media

01 April,2020 08:00 AM IST | Karachi | AFP

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