Times of Islamabad

Pakistan Cricket Board announces verdict in alleged misconduct inquiry against Umer Akmal

Pakistan Cricket Board announces verdict in alleged misconduct inquiry against Umer Akmal

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Cricket Board announces verdict in alleged misconductinquiry against Umer Akmal.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today concluded its proceedings into analleged misconduct involving Umar Akmal during a fitness test.

After listening to all the parties involved, it was established that theincident happened due to a misunderstanding.

After Umar Akmal offered his regrets for his actions, the PCB reprimandedhim and also reminded him of his responsibilities as a senior cricketer.

The matter is now closed. The PCB and Umar Akmal will offer no furthercomments.

The PCB had, earlier, formed an inquiry committee after a complaintregarding Akmal’s inappropriate behaviour was filed by the coaching staffat the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore.