Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal’s suspension has been reduced to 18 months after a trial procedure with independent adjudicator Faqir Muhammad Khokhar, a former Supreme Court judge, Justice (retd). Akmal was earlier handed a three-year ban on April 27 by a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disciplinary panel, which found him guilty of breaching Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code over two separate incidents.&nbsp;

Akmal’s suspension, which started ahead of this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) in February, will stay in effect until August 2021, and comes as a huge relief for the 30-year-old.&nbsp;

The Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruptin Code relates to: "Failing to disclose to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage in Corrupt Conduct under this Anti-Corruption Code".

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Akmal was provisionally suspended on February 17 and was withdrawn from PSL 2020 and was later charged by the PCB on March 20 after which his case was handed over to the PCB Disciplinary Panel. He didn’t contest the charges before an Anti-Corruption Tribunal.&nbsp;

The Pakistan batsman decided to appeal against the length of the three-year suspension on May 19 after which an independent adjudicator was appointed.

Akmal’s appeal was based on the narrative that players who were found guilty of similar incidents were handed lighter sanctions. Mohammad Irfan was banned for six months in 2017 whereas Mohammad Nawaz was handed a two-month ban. Akmal was handed a lengthy sanction for failing to show sufficient remorse but it has now been slashed to 18 months.

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Akmal’s 18-month suspension is the latest development in the once-promising career troubled by controversies. Before the corruption allegations in February, Akmal had allegedly misbehaved with a staff member after failing a fitness test. However, the PCB had put the episode as “misunderstanding” after an inquiry.

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal’s suspension has been reduced to 18 months after a trial procedure with independent adjudicator Faqir Muhammad Khokhar, a former Supreme Court judge, Justice (retd).

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal’s suspension has been reduced to 18 months after a trial procedure with independent adjudicator Faqir Muhammad Khokhar, a former Supreme Court judge, Justice (retd). Akmal was earlier handed a three-year ban on April 27 by a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disciplinary panel, which found him guilty of breaching Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code over two separate incidents. Akmal’s suspension, which started ahead of this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) in February, will stay in effect until August 2021, and comes as a huge relief for the 30-year-old. The Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruptin Code relates to: "Failing to disclose to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage in Corrupt Conduct under this Anti-Corruption Code". ALSO READ: Broad says he could be last paceman in '500 club' Akmal was provisionally suspended on February 17 and was withdrawn from PSL 2020 and was later charged by the PCB on March 20 after which his case was handed over to the PCB Disciplinary Panel. He didn’t contest the charges before an Anti-Corruption Tribunal. The Pakistan batsman decided to appeal against the length of the three-year suspension on May 19 after which an independent adjudicator was appointed. Akmal’s appeal was based on the narrative that players who were found guilty of similar incidents were handed lighter sanctions. Mohammad Irfan was banned for six months in 2017 whereas Mohammad Nawaz was handed a two-month ban. Akmal was handed a lengthy sanction for failing to show sufficient remorse but it has now been slashed to 18 months. ALSO READ: Jason Holder wants England to reciprocate with Windies tour Akmal’s 18-month suspension is the latest development in the once-promising career troubled by controversies. Before the corruption allegations in February, Akmal had allegedly misbehaved with a staff member after failing a fitness test. However, the PCB had put the episode as “misunderstanding” after an inquiry.

Umar Akmal's ban halved to 18 months by Independent Adjudicator

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal, who was handed a three-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for failing to report a corrupt approach, on Tuesday appealed against the suspension. For Umar’s appeal, PCB will appoint an independent panel.

As per reports, Umar has hired Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan’s law first to help him in the case.&nbsp; 
PCB had banned Umar from all forms of cricket in April after the board’s disciplinary panel found his guilty of not reporting corrupt approaches before the start of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020. The right-handed batsman was suspended hours before Quetta Gladiators locked horns with Islamabad United in the tournament opener in February.

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The Pakistan board charged him for two separate breaches of Article 2.4.4. of Anti-Corruption Code in February. Umar is the younger brother of former Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal and cousin of current limited-overs captain Babar Azam. Umar has represented Pakistan in 16 Tests, 121 ODIs and 84 T20Is, and was touted as a promising youngster before getting in constant troubles due to his off-field behaviour.

Interestingly, chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board’s disciplinary Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, in his detailed judgement earlier this month, observed that Umar didn’t show any remorse nor did he seek an apology after the verdict, submitted a detailed judgement to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which was made public on Friday.

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“It appears that he (Umar Akmal) is not prepared to show remorse and seek an apology, make an admission that he failed to fulfil his responsibility under Anti-Corruption Code...,” Justice Chauhan had said in the judgement. 
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal, who was handed a three-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for failing to report a corrupt approach, on Tuesday appealed against the suspension.

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal, who was handed a three-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for failing to report a corrupt approach, on Tuesday appealed against the suspension. For Umar’s appeal, PCB will appoint an independent panel. As per reports, Umar has hired Adviser to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan’s law first to help him in the case. PCB had banned Umar from all forms of cricket in April after the board’s disciplinary panel found his guilty of not reporting corrupt approaches before the start of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020. The right-handed batsman was suspended hours before Quetta Gladiators locked horns with Islamabad United in the tournament opener in February. ALSO READ: 'Was very sad Sachin Tendulkar got out at 98, wanted him to slam ton against us': Shoaib Akhtar on 2003 World Cup match vs India The Pakistan board charged him for two separate breaches of Article 2.4.4. of Anti-Corruption Code in February. Umar is the younger brother of former Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal and cousin of current limited-overs captain Babar Azam. Umar has represented Pakistan in 16 Tests, 121 ODIs and 84 T20Is, and was touted as a promising youngster before getting in constant troubles due to his off-field behaviour. Interestingly, chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board’s disciplinary Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, in his detailed judgement earlier this month, observed that Umar didn’t show any remorse nor did he seek an apology after the verdict, submitted a detailed judgement to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which was made public on Friday. ALSO READ: Won't force any player to tour England, says West Indies captain Jason Holder “It appears that he (Umar Akmal) is not prepared to show remorse and seek an apology, make an admission that he failed to fulfil his responsibility under Anti-Corruption Code...,” Justice Chauhan had said in the judgement.

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Umar Akmal's ban halved to 18 months by Independent Adjudicator

Pakistan's Umar Akmal appeals against his three-year ban