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Akmal was provisionally suspended on February 17 and was withdrawn from PSL 2020 and was later charged by the PCB on March 20 after which his case was handed over to the PCB Disciplinary Panel.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

Chairman of Pakistan’s Disciplinary Panel – Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan on Monday issued notices to cricketer Umar Akmal and Pakistan Cricket Board requiring their attendance for hearing on April 27.&nbsp;

The hearing for the Umar Akmal case is scheduled to be held at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore and all safety measures including social distancing will be followed in order to safeguard all amid the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

Umar was charged for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated cases and the veteran batsman decided not to request for a hearing before the Anti-Corruption Tribunal.

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On February 20, PCB had suspended Umar with immediate effect under Article 4.7.1 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code and that meant he couldn’t take part in any cricket related activity pending an investigation by PCB’s Anti-Corruption Unit.

Umar was issued a Notice of Charge by the PCB under its Anti-Corruption Code on March 17 and the cricketer had responded to it within the stipulated deadline.&nbsp;

Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code reads as: “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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Article 4.8.1 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code reads as: “In such circumstances, a hearing before the Anti-Corruption Tribunal shall not be required. Instead, the Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel (sitting alone) shall issue a public decision confirming the offence(s) under this Anti-Corruption Code specified in the Notice of Charge and the imposition of an applicable sanction within the range specified in the Notice of Charge. Before issuing that public decision, the Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel will provide written notice of that decision to the National Cricket Federation to which the Participant is affiliated, the PCB Vigilance and Security Department and the ICC.”

Umar, if found guilty, could face a minimum of six months and a maximum of lifetime ban under Article 2.4.4. 
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Chairman of Pakistan’s Disciplinary Panel – Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan on Monday issued notices to cricketer Umar Akmal and Pakistan Cricket Board requiring their attendance for hearing on April 27.

Chairman of Pakistan’s Disciplinary Panel – Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan on Monday issued notices to cricketer Umar Akmal and Pakistan Cricket Board requiring their attendance for hearing on April 27. The hearing for the Umar Akmal case is scheduled to be held at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore and all safety measures including social distancing will be followed in order to safeguard all amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Umar was charged for two breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code in two unrelated cases and the veteran batsman decided not to request for a hearing before the Anti-Corruption Tribunal. ALSO READ: KL Rahul donates ICC World Cup 2019 bat and other memorabilia on his 28th birthday On February 20, PCB had suspended Umar with immediate effect under Article 4.7.1 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code and that meant he couldn’t take part in any cricket related activity pending an investigation by PCB’s Anti-Corruption Unit. Umar was issued a Notice of Charge by the PCB under its Anti-Corruption Code on March 17 and the cricketer had responded to it within the stipulated deadline. Article 2.4.4 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code reads as: “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: South Africa tour of Sri Lanka in June postponed amid COVID-19 pandemic Article 4.8.1 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code reads as: “In such circumstances, a hearing before the Anti-Corruption Tribunal shall not be required. Instead, the Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel (sitting alone) shall issue a public decision confirming the offence(s) under this Anti-Corruption Code specified in the Notice of Charge and the imposition of an applicable sanction within the range specified in the Notice of Charge. Before issuing that public decision, the Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel will provide written notice of that decision to the National Cricket Federation to which the Participant is affiliated, the PCB Vigilance and Security Department and the ICC.” Umar, if found guilty, could face a minimum of six months and a maximum of lifetime ban under Article 2.4.4.

Umar Akmal summoned as disciplinary panel sets hearing for April 27

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

Umar Akmal summoned as disciplinary panel sets hearing for April 27