Umar Akmal

Sarfaraz Ahmed To Umar Akmal: 5 Times Pakistani Cricketers Were Trolled For Speaking 'Wrong English'

Pakistan cricket team has delivered some greats of the game in the past. It is also true that some of the funniest moments from press conferences and post-match presentation ceremonies have also come from Pakistani players. Usually, they are funny because of the lack of fluent spoken English. Not to forget, this is no attempt to demean Pakistani players or anyone for not knowing the language. Many great players like Lionel Messi and Rafael Nadal have their issues with the language. However, these are moments that even these Pakistani cricketers will enjoy revisiting again. 

Jul 19, 2023, 18:39 PM IST

Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur slams Umar Akmal after cricketer accuses him of sabotaging his career

Reacting to the claims made by Umar. Taking to Twitter, Arthur wrote a tweet: "Take a look in the mirror Umar!"

Jun 15, 2022, 19:05 PM IST

Pakistan fixing scandal: Batter Zeeshan Malik suspended for not reporting spot fixing approach

A PCB source confirmed that the Anti-Corruption Unit was investigating an incident of Zeeshan Malik being approached to spot-fix during the championship matches which he did not report immediately to the relevant authorities. 

Oct 14, 2021, 16:05 PM IST

Pakistan’s Umar Akmal returns to cricket after CAS reduces ban to 12 months

The CAS announced its decision in a consolidated order on the appeals filed by Umar and the Pakistan Cricket Board. Umar was initially suspended from all cricket activities on February 20 last year for not reporting approaches made to him for spot-fixing in the Pakistan Super League. 

Feb 26, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

Pakistan's Umar Akmal ban over corruption charges reduced from 36 months to 18 months

Akmal has so far played 16 Tests, 121 ODIs and 84 T20 internationals.

Jul 29, 2020, 18:19 PM IST

Banned Umar Akmal refuses to divulge details of two meetings with suspected bookies: PCB sources

Akmal was found guilty of two charges under the PCB Anti-Corruption Code and on April 27 and was banned from cricket activities till February 19, 2023.

May 10, 2020, 16:16 PM IST

PCB releases detailed judgement on Umar Akmal's 3-year suspension

Chairman of the Independent Disciplinary Panel, Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, submitted the detailed judgement on Akmal case to the PCB.

May 08, 2020, 15:30 PM IST

Umar Akmal needs psychiatrist's help: Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi

Umar was recently handed a three-year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board for not reporting corrupt approaches before the start of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
 

May 01, 2020, 18:03 PM IST

Umar Akmal banned for three years over corruption charges - know more about this Pakistani cricketer

Akmal had said during an interview earlier that he was offered USD 200,000 by fixers to leave two deliveries in one of the matches. He also claimed that he was offered money to skip matches against India.

Apr 28, 2020, 10:15 AM IST

Pakistan's Umar Akmal banned from all forms of cricket for three years

Akmal had earlier stated in an interview that he was offered money to skip matches against India. 

Apr 27, 2020, 18:02 PM IST

Pakistan's Umar Akmal faces lifetime ban over corruption charges

Wicketkeeper-batsman Umar Akmal has been charged by the Pakistan Cricket Board for breaching its two anti-corruption code in two unrelated incidents. 

Mar 21, 2020, 10:22 AM IST

Umar Akmal suspended under Anti-Corruption Code

Akmal last played for Pakistan in August 2019 against Sri Lanka in a T20I game.

Feb 20, 2020, 11:57 AM IST

Pakistan's Umar Akmal to face disciplinary action after misbehaving during fitness test

Pakistan's out-of-favor wicketkeeper Umar Akmal could face disciplinary actions due to misconduct during the fitness test.

Feb 03, 2020, 14:48 PM IST

Ahmed Shehzad, Umar Akmal recalled in Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka T20Is

Batsmen Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal have been recalled in the 16-member Pakistan squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, which is slated to take place in Lahore from October 5 to 9.

Oct 02, 2019, 16:58 PM IST

Pakistan's Umar Akmal fined for breaching team curfew rule

The 28-year-old had been fined 20 percent of his match fee and received an official reprimand for a late night-out in Dubai.  

Apr 02, 2019, 18:23 PM IST

Virat Kohli 12 short of becoming first batsman to score 500 T20I runs against Australia

Kohli was recently rested for the last two ODIs and three-match T20I series against New Zealand as a part of the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) workload management.

Feb 23, 2019, 17:55 PM IST

PCB serves notice to Umar Akmal for not reporting spot-fixing approach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has asked the cricketer to appear before the tribunal on June 27.

Jun 25, 2018, 11:37 AM IST

WATCH: Back from dead, Umar Akmal releases video to confirm he's alive

Having given a convincing living proof, Akmal will surely hope to do better on the grand final on Thursday (November 30) against Lahore Blues, to be played at Rawalpindi.

Nov 29, 2017, 23:29 PM IST

When MS Dhoni told Suresh Raina to sledge Umar Akmal more

Raina also said that like any other human being, Dhoni too gets angry, though it's not always obvious on live broadcast.

Nov 29, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

PCB inquiry committee finds Umar Akmal guilty, recommends three match ban

Umar had an altercation with Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur at the National Cricket Academy last month over practicing there.

Sep 27, 2017, 16:25 PM IST