Umar Akmal

Umar Akmal steals spotlight yet again, thanks almighty for Misbah-ul-Haq's retirement - Watch Video

The 42-year-old Misbah had earlier announced that the upcoming Test series in the West Indies will be his final international assignment.

Apr 08, 2017, 12:53 PM IST

Umar Akmal explains the logic behind his fitness issue and the reason is hilarious

While Akmal failed to seal a spot in the team, his elder brother Kamran made a comeback in both the T20 and ODI sides after impressive showings in the Pakistan Super League.

Mar 21, 2017, 13:20 PM IST

Pakistan's problem child Umar Akmal lands in yet another controversy — WATCH

Last year, he was dropped from Pakistan’s tour of England after former coach Waqar Younis made complaints about his behaviour.

Mar 03, 2017, 08:27 AM IST

Umar Akmal lands in trouble again, involved in heated argument with police over a traffic violation

Umar Akmal was jailed for a day in February 2014 after fighting a traffic warden who stopped him for breaking a traffic signal.

Mar 02, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

Let me play at no. 3 and Virat Kohli at no. 6, then compare us: Umar Akmal

Umar has scored 3044 runs in 116 One-Day Internationals with only two hundreds, while Kohli is miles apart with 27 hundreds in 179 ODIs.

Feb 21, 2017, 19:10 PM IST

Pakistan Super League: Umar Akmal creates unwanted record of maximum ducks in T20 cricket

Among Indian cricketers, discarded Indian left-hander Gautam Gambhir has failed to open his account on 18 occasions, followed by veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh (17).

Feb 14, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

Umar Akmal features in a hilarious music video for Lahore Qalandars, gets trolled by Twitterati

Akmal had recently gone to Umrah – a religious pilgrimage with his family - had thus shaved his head.

Feb 09, 2017, 19:42 PM IST

AUS vs PAK, 3rd ODI: Steve Smith century makes Pakistan pay for mistakes

Australia take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Jan 19, 2017, 18:52 PM IST

Umar Akmal severely trolled on Twitter after disrespectful tweet on cricketer's death

Umar Akmal, who has been in centre of several controversies in the past, took everybody by surprise as he posted a disrespectful tweet on the death of an Australian cricketer.

Nov 13, 2016, 13:29 PM IST

PCB omits farewell seeking Shahid Afridi from contract list

Afridi, 36, was in talks with the PCB for an honourable exit from international cricket.

Oct 28, 2016, 10:04 AM IST

WATCH: When Pakistan lost 4 wickets for 1 run – worst start to an innings

Chasing West Indies' 310, Pakistani innings was reduced to 4-1 inside the fourth over.

Sep 29, 2016, 21:53 PM IST

5-star Imad Wasim helps Pakistan beat West Indies by 9 wickets in 1st T20I

After restricting world champions Windies to 115, with Dwayne Bravo top scoring with 55 runs, Pakistan chased down the target with ease with 34 balls remaining.

Sep 23, 2016, 20:33 PM IST

Inzamam-ul-Haq reveals reason behind Umar Akmal's selection for WI T20Is

Inzamam said that the national selection committee had been given clearance by the Pakistan Cricket Board to consider Umar.

Sep 11, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

Pakistan announces T20 squad for series against West Indies, Umar Akmal returns

Akmal was named in a 15-member squad which will play three T20 internationals against the world champions.

Sep 09, 2016, 19:17 PM IST

Ahmed Shehzad says he left national camp because of back strain, not rejection by PCB

Shehzad who has scored centuries for Pakistan in all three formats of the game said he was trying hard to regain full fitness and confidence of the selectors.

Sep 06, 2016, 11:45 AM IST

Shahid Afridi virtually ruled out of lone T20 against England

He also confirmed that batsmen Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad would also not be considered for the T20 in England.

Aug 27, 2016, 18:55 PM IST

WATCH: PURE CLASS! Umar Akmal hits three consecutive sixes in game-changing knock

The Zouks looked good for a win at the end of the 16th over.

Jul 27, 2016, 14:03 PM IST

Waqar Younis blasts Umar Akmal, Ahmed Shehzad - Here are his explosive remarks

Right through World T20, it was reported that Waqar did not get along with some of the players.

Jul 06, 2016, 14:49 PM IST

Umar Akmal hits out at Pakistan media again - This is what he said!

The 26-year-old is currently representing Leicestershire Foxes in England's T20 Blast.

Jun 06, 2016, 11:42 AM IST

WATCH: AWKWARD! Umar Akmal bowled by a female leg-spinner in Norway

Akmal was the chief guest at the match between two all-girls team at a festival in Norway.

May 31, 2016, 12:20 PM IST