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.

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

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was handed a lengthy three-year ban for not reporting corrupt approaches. Veteran Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman, and Umar’s brother, Kamran Akmal has been left surprised by the length of the ban as he termed the verdict ‘very harsh’ while adding that Umar will “definitely challenge it”.

Kamran confirmed that his brother will approach every possible forum to appeal against the three-year-ban. The veteran batsman said in past, players have received shorter bans for similar offences and Umar’s ban is hard to understand.&nbsp;

“I am definitely surprised at the harsh punishment given to Umar. A three- year ban is very harsh. He will definitely approach every available forum to appeal against this ban,” Kamran said.

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“Definitely it is hard to understand because other players in the past have got short bans for similar offences. Yet Umar has got such a harsh punishment.” Akmal was referring to Mohammad Irfan and Mohammad Nawaz who were banned for short periods after not reporting corrupt approaches made to them.

Kamran said Umar would consider hiring a legal counsel to file his appeal after presenting his own case in Monday’s hearing. PCB was represented by legal counsel Tafazzul Rizvi.

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“Umar admitted to the charges but tried to justify himself and the judge also gave him a chance several times to review his position which he didn’t,” Rizvi said.

&nbsp;Umar was charged on two counts of not reporting offers made to him to spot-fix in Pakistan Super League. Justice (retd) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan imposed a three-year-ban on Umar while a detailed order will be released later.&nbsp; 
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Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was handed a lengthy three-year ban for not reporting corrupt approaches. Veteran Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman, and Umar’s brother, Kamran Akmal has been left surprised by the length of the ban as he termed the verdict ‘very harsh’ while adding that Umar will “definitely challenge it”.

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was handed a lengthy three-year ban for not reporting corrupt approaches. Veteran Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman, and Umar’s brother, Kamran Akmal has been left surprised by the length of the ban as he termed the verdict ‘very harsh’ while adding that Umar will “definitely challenge it”. Kamran confirmed that his brother will approach every possible forum to appeal against the three-year-ban. The veteran batsman said in past, players have received shorter bans for similar offences and Umar’s ban is hard to understand. “I am definitely surprised at the harsh punishment given to Umar. A three- year ban is very harsh. He will definitely approach every available forum to appeal against this ban,” Kamran said. ALSO READ: Pakistan's Umar Akmal banned for 3 years from all forms of cricket for breaching anti-corruption code “Definitely it is hard to understand because other players in the past have got short bans for similar offences. Yet Umar has got such a harsh punishment.” Akmal was referring to Mohammad Irfan and Mohammad Nawaz who were banned for short periods after not reporting corrupt approaches made to them. Kamran said Umar would consider hiring a legal counsel to file his appeal after presenting his own case in Monday’s hearing. PCB was represented by legal counsel Tafazzul Rizvi. ALSO READ: 'T20 World Cup likely to be postponed, no IPL this year' - Shoaib Akhtar gives his take as COVID-19 continues to hit sporting world “Umar admitted to the charges but tried to justify himself and the judge also gave him a chance several times to review his position which he didn’t,” Rizvi said. Umar was charged on two counts of not reporting offers made to him to spot-fix in Pakistan Super League. Justice (retd) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan imposed a three-year-ban on Umar while a detailed order will be released later.

Three-year ban 'very harsh', Umar will 'definitely' challenge it: Kamran Akmal

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been banned from all forms of cricket by Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel, Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan on Monday for breach of two anti-corruption code of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Akmal has been banned from cricket for three years after the disciplinary committee ruled that the Pakistan batsman failed to report multiple approaches by corrupt elements while violating Article 2.4.4 of the PCB's code of conduct on two occasions.

PCB Director Anti-Corruption &amp; Security, Lt Col Asif Mahmood "PCB doesn’t take any pleasure in seeing a promising cricketer being declared ineligible for 3 years, but this is again a reminder to all who think they can get away by breaching the anti-corruption code"

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The PCB reportedly had Akmal confessing being in touch with bookies, on tape, which gave no other option to Akmal besides accepting the offence. Apparently, the PCB had confiscated Akmal’s mobile phone.

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Akmal accepting his mistake was expected to provide him with some relief in terms of the length of the ban similar to that of Mohammad Irfan. However, the three-year-ban has ended those expectations. His ban is effective from February 20, when he was provisionally suspended by the board under its anti-corruption code, which states a player must report being approached to fix games.&nbsp;

Article 2.4.4 of the code reads: “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”.

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been banned from all forms of cricket by Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel, Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan on Monday for breach of two anti-corruption code of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been banned from all forms of cricket by Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel, Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan on Monday for breach of two anti-corruption code of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Akmal has been banned from cricket for three years after the disciplinary committee ruled that the Pakistan batsman failed to report multiple approaches by corrupt elements while violating Article 2.4.4 of the PCB's code of conduct on two occasions. PCB Director Anti-Corruption & Security, Lt Col Asif Mahmood "PCB doesn’t take any pleasure in seeing a promising cricketer being declared ineligible for 3 years, but this is again a reminder to all who think they can get away by breaching the anti-corruption code" ALSO READ: Cricket is not war; should be played between India and Pakistan - Saqlain Mushtaq throws his weight behind Indo-Pak bilateral series Umar Akmal handed three-year ban from all cricket by Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel Mr Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan. — PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) April 27, 2020 × The PCB reportedly had Akmal confessing being in touch with bookies, on tape, which gave no other option to Akmal besides accepting the offence. Apparently, the PCB had confiscated Akmal’s mobile phone. ALSO READ: RCB's Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers put memorabilia from IPL 2016 on auction to raise funds in battle against COVID-19 Akmal accepting his mistake was expected to provide him with some relief in terms of the length of the ban similar to that of Mohammad Irfan. However, the three-year-ban has ended those expectations. His ban is effective from February 20, when he was provisionally suspended by the board under its anti-corruption code, which states a player must report being approached to fix games. Article 2.4.4 of the code reads: “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”.

Pakistan's Umar Akmal banned for 3 years from all forms of cricket for breaching anti-corruption code