Umar Akmal final replacement found by PCB

Umar Akmal final replacement found by PCB

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan middle order batsman Umar Akmal is being sent back home after failing the fitness test just ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Left-handed batsman Umar Amin will join Pakistan team in England as replacement of 'unfit' Umar Akmal.

The sources stated that Pakistan Cricket Board took fitness test of Umar Amin, Haris Sohail and Asif Zakir at National Cricket Academy today.

Amin will fly to Bringham to take part in ICC Champions Trophy tournament.

Earlier, middle order batsman Umar Akmal failed the fitness test, again. The coaches and selectors decided to send him back before the tournament.